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Galvin Launches Sweep of Single-Stock ETFs
By Melanie WaddellMassachusetts Securities Division's sweep of three broker-dealers focuses on the issuance of single-stock ETFs to retail investors.
August 15, 2022
Ex-Pruco Securities Rep Suspended by CFP Board Over Child Porn ChargesThe news follows the arrest in Delaware and charging of the former broker with five counts of dealing in child pornography.
August 09, 2022
J.P. Morgan Fined Another $200K Over Broker's Unsuitable Trades in His Grandma's AccountThe firm didn't reasonably supervise an ex-broker who filled his grandmother's account with structured products, FINRA said.
August 05, 2022
Ex-Rep Booted Over Claims of Racism Sues LPL for $95MThe broker-dealer ended its affiliation with Eileen Cure after claims surfaced online that she had refused to hire Black job-seekers.
August 05, 2022
NASAA Extends Comment Period on REIT ProposalThe comment period has been extended another 30 days.
August 01, 2022
FINRA Seeks to Rein In a Common Expungement TacticFINRA believes straight-in expungements are problematic because they are granted at a higher rate.
August 01, 2022
New York Asks Life Insurers for Disaster Plan UpdatesAgents and advisors can use the department's disaster prep questionnaires, too.
July 28, 2022
Schumer-Manchin Deal May Raise Some Life Insurers' TaxesHere are H.R. 5376 highlights for life, health and annuity advisors.