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Bogus Broker Who Threatened to Kill Disabled Client Gets 5-Plus Years Behind Bars
By Jeff BermanGregg Brie admitted to embezzling funds from three victims, two of whom lived in his New York apartment complex.
November 11, 2021
Schwab Asks Court to Dismiss Class-Action Suit Over Cash SweepsThe firm says the case should be dismissed "for lack of jurisdiction" and a "failure to state a claim on the merits."
November 05, 2021
Reg BI Report Zooms in on BDs' Lack of ComplianceA NASAA report finds 65% of firms aren't discussing lower-cost or lower-risk products with clients when recommending these product types.
November 05, 2021
Ex-CEO Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Defrauding InvestorsDavid P. Godwin, who formerly led the telecom firm ContinuityX, also much pay restitution of $9.3 million.
November 04, 2021
Ex-Wells Fargo Broker Barred by FINRA Over Ponzi SchemeThe former broker and Wells Fargo were among those named in a complaint last year by disgruntled investor.
November 03, 2021
Ex-Advisor Gets 3 Life Sentences for Bilking Senior Churchgoers in TexasWilliam Neil "Doc" Gallagher, a radio personality, ran a $32 million scam, prosecutors say.
October 27, 2021
Stock Trader Charged With Securities Fraud in Twitter Pump-and-Dump SchemeThe Ohio stock promoter used the social network for his over-the-counter penny stock scam, DOJ and SEC allege in separate actions.
October 18, 2021
2 Crypto-Lending Firms Ordered Shut by N.Y. Attorney GeneralRegulators in several states are taking aim at crypto lending firms, which have rapidly gathered tens of billions of dollars.