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CFP Board Weighs Monetary Penalties in Tougher Sanctions Plan
By Melanie WaddellBy imposing monetary penalties, the board would be acting like a regulator, which, by law, it's not, Michael Kitces says.
July 15, 2021
Private Student Loans Can Be Discharged in Bankruptcy, 2nd Circuit RulesA unanimous panel of the court held that the loans did not qualify as the type of "educational benefit" that can be exempted from discharge.
July 15, 2021
Trendspotter: Advisor Fee Structures Are ShiftingAdvisors have become more likely to offer fixed fees and hourly fees in addition to asset-based fees. Here's why.
July 06, 2021
South Carolina Moves to Stop Elder Financial AbuseThe legislation, supported by LPL Financial, is based on NASAA's Model Act of 2016.
July 06, 2021
FINRA Bars Ex-Broker Whose Assistant Took CE Classes for HimThe former HTK rep testified that he "blindly forwarded" emails about the training to his assistant due to heavy sales demands.
June 16, 2021
SEC, FINRA, NASAA Launch Senior Safe Act Training ProgramThe program can be used for training on how to detect, prevent and report financial exploitation of senior and vulnerable adult investors.
June 04, 2021
Why SEC Actions Against CCOs Could Boost Bad BehaviorAnxiety around personal liability is leading CCOs to pull back from their firms or find other jobs, according to the New York Bar Association.
June 03, 2021
Dually Registered Firm Must Pay SEC $1.2M Over 12b-1 FeesCentaurus Financial breached its duty to seek best execution, the SEC said.