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Fired Rep Says Wells Fargo Added Fake Investigations to His U5: Lawsuit
By Jeff BermanA Black advisor alleges Wells fired him, then amended his Form U5 when he reported discrimination.
June 28, 2023
Wells Fargo Investor Seeks Files in Probe Over Fake Interviews for Diverse CandidatesA Florida pension fund is demanding files about a possible criminal probe into whether the bank violated federal law.
June 26, 2023
Can Congress Tax Unrealized Gains as Income? Supreme Court May DecideThe case, Moore v. United States, could have implications for the debate over wealth taxes.
June 16, 2023
Schwab Robo-Advisor Hidden Fees Case Moves to Federal CourtThe lawsuit cites an SEC order last year requiring Schwab to pay nearly $187 million for misleading statements.
June 15, 2023
Goldman Partner's Sexually Explicit Video Led to Millions in SettlementAdam Dell didn't know a camera was filming after a work project and sent the full video to a woman, say people familiar with the matter.
June 12, 2023
JPMorgan to Pay $290M to Settle Epstein Victim's SuitThe deal with the victim identified only as Jane Doe doesn't end JPMorgan's legal headache over its ties to Epstein.
June 12, 2023
JPMorgan Reaches Agreement to Settle With Epstein VictimThe biggest U.S. bank didn't say how much it agreed to pay or any other terms of the arrangement.
June 09, 2023
Ex-RBC, Ameriprise Broker Charged With Kidnapping Is Barred by FINRARBC fired Scott Matalon after he was arrested; the bar stems from a client complaint at Ameriprise.