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Massachusetts Fiduciary Rule Struck Down in Robinhood Case
By Melanie WaddellThe ruling is a victory for Robinhood; Massachusetts' top securities regulator, William Galvin, is considering an appeal.
March 23, 2022
April Court Date Set for Suspect in Merrill Executive's KillingA preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 25, according to a spokesman for the Los Angeles County district attorney.
March 18, 2022
Billionaire Robert Brockman Offers to Put Up $1.45B to Ease IRS LiensRobert Brockman is facing both criminal and civil charges that he evaded taxes on $2 billion in income and laundered money.
March 17, 2022
Rep Fired From Merrill After Smoothie Incident Has a New GigJames Iannazzo is now a registered rep at Aegis Capital, according to FINRA's BrokerCheck.
March 16, 2022
Ex-LPL, Wells Rep Stole $500K, Gambled With Client Money, Prosecutor SaysIf convicted of stealing over $500,000 from clients, the barred broker faces a maximum of 65 years in prison.
March 15, 2022
Vanguard Hit With Class-Action Suit Over Target Date Fund Tax BillsVanguard intentionally created a selloff resembling an "elephant stampede" when it slashed minimums for institutional TDFs, according to the suit.
March 10, 2022
Ex-Merrill Advisor Who Hurled Drink, Racist Insults Seeks ProbationFacing three charges, James Iannazzo is looking to apply for a pretrial probation program.
March 10, 2022
Sen. Warren Presses FINRA's Cook on Wells Fargo Arb RulingWarren and Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., say Cook failed to answer earlier questions about FINRA's handling of the case.