State Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on the Securities and Exchange Commission's' financial regulations, enforcement actions and related activities.
Why a Privacy Checkup Can Keep You Out of Trouble
By Thomas D. GiachettiHere's how to comply with Regulation S-P, which requires that advisors issue privacy notices and protect clients' personal information.
January 25, 2022
Ex-UBS Broker Spent $4.6M of Client Money on Gifts for Women: SECThe former broker is charged with defrauding a family out of more than $5 million.
January 25, 2022
Vanguard, Other BDs Under Scrutiny Over Target Date Fund Tax BillsAmerican Funds, BlackRock, Fidelity and T. Rowe Price are also targets of the sweep by William Galvin in Massachusetts.
January 24, 2022
New York May Develop Life Policy Disclosure RulesThe NAIC gave up on an effort to draft national standards and told states to experiment.
January 21, 2022
New Court Date Set for Suspect in Merrill Exec's MurderThe date for a preliminary hearing in Anthony Duwayne Turner's case has yet to be set, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
January 14, 2022
Ex-Broker Gets 17.5 Years in Prison for 'Masterminding' Ponzi SchemeAt least 1,000 investors were bilked out of more than $100 million over a decade, according to the Justice Department.
January 13, 2022
California to Fine Employers Who Spurn CalSavers Auto-IRAEmployers without a retirement plan and more than 100 employees could be penalized $250 per employee.
January 13, 2022
FINRA Bars Ex-Primerica Rep Accused of Faking CE Completion DocumentsThe Florida Department of Financial Services suspended the ex-broker for six months over the allegations in 2020.