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TD Ameritrade Hit With Class-Action Suit Over MOVEit Hack
By Melanie WaddellThe suit was filed with less than a week to go before all TD client accounts move onto the Charles Schwab platform.
August 25, 2023
Ex-Wells Fargo, LPL Rep Gets 3.5 Years in Prison for Stealing $626K From ClientsThe broker pleaded guilty to stealing from clients at both firms to fund his gambling and personal expenses.
August 24, 2023
Arraignment Set for LPL Network Firm Employee Charged in Double MurderAn arraignment for Ramy Fahim, who could face the death penalty, will be held Sept. 6.
August 24, 2023
Wells Fargo Faces John Hancock Suit Over Life Insurance IssueWhat happens when the owner of an insurance policy uses it as loan collateral and sells it through a life settlement?
August 24, 2023
Goldman, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley & UBS to Pay $499M to Settle Stock-Lending SuitThe antitrust class action was bought by the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System and other pension funds.
August 24, 2023
Schwab, TD Ameritrade Hit With Class-Action Suit Over MOVEit HackSchwab and TD waited nine weeks before telling the 61,000 affected customers about the breach, the suit says.
August 24, 2023
Prudential Sued Over MOVEit HackThe plaintiffs have proposed that the company provide 10 years of free credit monitoring.
August 18, 2023
Ex-Broker Gets Life in Prison for Crimes Tied to Death of ClientKeith Todd Ashley was found guilty of fraud and a gun charge; a murder case is pending.