Legal & Compliance

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Finra Panel Awards Retired Attorney $966K Over 'Negligent' Advice

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The retiree lost $1 million in an oil and gas investment that promised 30 years of annual income.

California Advisor Firm Sues Former Employee For Alleged Client Theft

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Falcon Wealth Planning claims Ray Sensenig started a competing firm while still employed at Falcon.

IRS To Crack Down On ‘Basis Shifting' Tax Avoidance By Business Partnerships

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The agency aims to collect $50 billion more in taxes over the next 10 years from those who use the tactic.

Citi Fined $136 Million For Failing To Fix Regulatory Issues

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The Federal Reserve said that its penalty was for Citi violating an enforcement action from 2020.

Two House Panels Vote To Torpedo DOL Fiduciary Rule

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The Republican-led actions are largely symbolic given the near certainty of vetoes by President Biden.

Crypto's $100 Billion In Illicit Flows Swamp Stablecoins, Exchanges

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Bad actors are making record use of stablecoins.

UBS Fined $850K Over Rep's Sale Of Unapproved Annuities Via Wire Transfers

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After a customer complaint, the wirehouse reimbursed customers more than $17 million, Finra said.

Conservative Manifesto Project 2025 Says Finra Should Be Abolished

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The Heritage Foundation's policy initiative says the regulator should be folded into the SEC.

Hedge Fund Trader In Canada Gets Four-Year Jail Term For Faking Returns

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Nathanael Anthony Aikman also was ordered to pay restitution of more than C$3.9 million ($2.9 million).

Has It Become Easier For Brokers And Advisors To Evade Regulators?

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Finra enforcement actions are down, while a Supreme Court ruling could hamstring the SEC.

Alternatives Hedge Fund And RIA Sued By SEC For Alleged Fraud

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The Hedonova Fund misled investors into investing $12.5 million, the SEC claimed in federal court.

Florida Advisor Lost Key To $10M Crypto Wallet, SEC Says

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Chauncey Lufkin III and his firm, Lufkin Advisors, consented to $425,000 in civil penalties.

Finra Orders Merrill To Repay Customers Almost $1.5M On Fee Lapses

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The regulator said Merrill Lynch caused customers to pay avoidable fees on brokerage account recommendations.

CFA Level II Pass Rate Spikes To 59%, The Highest Since 1998

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The CFA Institute said it's seeing more people enroll in the program while they're in college.

SEC Bars Ariz. Advisor For Allegedly Defrauding Clients

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Scottsdale advisor Jacob C. Glick was banned for 10 years after causing clients to lose $2 million, the agency said.

'Roaring Kitty' Sued Over Alleged GameStop 'Pump And Dump'

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The suit alleges that Keith Gill acquired 120,000 call options in GameStop before he began posting about the company.

Ex-Moelis Banker Kaye Arrested For Assault In Viral Video Punching Incident

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A viral video posted on X allegedly shows him punching a woman.

Supreme Court's SEC Arbitrator Ruling A 'Good Win' For Advisors, Attorney Says

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The regulator will now have to be more selective in its enforcement actions, attorney Brian Hamburger said.

Supreme Court's Sackler Ruling Upends Bankruptcy Settlements

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The ruling stands to change the way troubled organizations have used Chapter 11 to survive onslaughts of lawsuits.

Wall Street Cop Finra Goes Quiet On The Beat As Its Caseload Plunges

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Critics contend the regulator has ratcheted down its pursuit of securities industry wrongdoers.

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