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Former FBI 'Most Wanted' Advisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money Laundering
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinWilliam Jack Berg schemed to obtain investors' money under fraudulent pretenses, prosecutors said.
June 20, 2024
MOVEit Cyberattack Suits Could Get a FrameworkThe data security breach affected more than 26 million users' life insurance, annuities and retirement savings programs.
June 11, 2024
How a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Business Owner ClientsOne reaction: Users of buy-sell agreements should take the disclaimers about consulting with tax advisors seriously.
June 07, 2024
Supreme Court Rules Against Estate in Business Buy-Sell CaseA stock redemption agreement didn't offset the value of the life insurance used the arrangement, the justices found.
June 06, 2024
Ex-Broker Charged With Bilking at Least 17 Clients in $2.7M FraudJared Dean Eakes gained access to the clients by buying books of business under false pretenses, prosecutors say.
June 06, 2024
SEC Hit With Lawsuit Over Texting SweepA trade group says the SEC was unclear on how penalties were calculated and why it targeted certain firms.
June 05, 2024
SEC Hedge Fund Fee Disclosure Rule Struck Down by U.S. CourtThe U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Wednesday sided with the private funds industry.
June 03, 2024
Annuity Issuer Unit Sues Majesco Over Agent Relations SoftwareF&G Life Business Services says it spent $8.3 million and received no new working tools.