FINRA Panel: Corporate Inclusion Needs a New Approach
Companies often miss the mark on diversity and inclusion when they treat it as a ‘checklist’ item, according to panelists...
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Raymond James Fined Over Mutual Fund Monitoring
FINRA fined two of the firm’s subsidiaries a total of $1.8 million for allegations of failing to properly review mutual...
Cambridge Expects $500,000 Fine for Promised Fee Waiver Failures
The firm offered certain fee waivers which were not honored, per a recent regulatory filing.
FINRA’s Top Enforcement Issues of 2023
Regulation Best Interest makes the top five, according to Eversheds Sutherland LLP.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 2/23/24
Alerus names retirement services officer; FINRA appoints new board members; and T. Rowe board chair Stromberg steps down.
New SEC Rule Will Require Major Liquidity Providers to Register as Dealers
The targets of the rule likely include major hedge funds trading in government securities as buyers and sellers.
FINRA Annual Report Highlights Crypto, Cybersecurity, Reg BI
The industry regulator provided areas of focus for the year ahead to member firms.
SEC Suggests Retirement Assets Should Not Count Toward Accredited Investor Threshold
The regulator’s report on the accredited investor definition noted that many only qualify because of their DC plan assets.
FINRA Proposal Would Allow Broker/Dealers to Use Projected Performance in Marketing to Retirement Plans
The new rule would permit brokers to use projected performance in communications about qualified retirement plan investing.
FINRA Study Tests Senior Vulnerability to Social Security Scams
Older adults without cognitive impairment are still vulnerable to scams, FINRA and JAMA found.
FINRA Expels Brokerage Firm Monmouth for Violating Reg BI
Monmouth is the second firm to be expelled by FINRA for failing to supervise its representatives’ trading.
The Business Benefit to Succession Planning
Planning for the future of a retirement plan or wealth advisory isn’t just about the years ahead—it can help drive...
Rookie Financial Advisers Are in Short Supply
High wash-out rates force firms to focus on recruitment and retention, according to Cerulli.
Senior Safe Act Incentivizes Reporting Financial Exploitation of Seniors
Experts explained during a FINRA webinar that the act provides financial institutions immunity for reporting potential exploitation of senior citizens.
FINRA Fines Vanguard for Overstating Money Market Projections
A ‘technical’ issue led to overstated projections of yield and income for nine money market funds for about 8.5 million...
Most of Gen Z Respects Financial Professionals, Not Ready to Hire Them
The majority of Generation Z, including investors and non-investors, rely on social media and family members for financial information.
Common Pitfalls in Reg BE, BI, According to FINRA, SEC
Riskier and complicated assets require more due diligence, and regulatory officials laid out some practices for advisers to avoid.
SEC Head Gensler Says Reg BI Not ‘Check the Box’ Exercise
The SEC chairman made remarks about Reg BI, Reg BE and about AI’s role in the markets at FINRA’s annual...
FINRA Expels Brokerage SW Financial for Misrepresenting Fees
The brokerage and investment bank was expelled for misrepresenting its fee structure, churning accounts and failing to properly supervise and...
Pensionmark Hires Compliance Head To Help With Acquisition Push
Jonathan Curley, a former RIA, will perform due diligence on firms Pensionmark is looking to acquire.