Regulation and Compliance issues for Wealth Professionals can be challenging to navigate especially when the SEC is involved. Catch the latest news and analysis on compliance updates that impact financial advisors.
Matthew Clason faces as long as 20 years in prison after stealing more than $600,000 from an unnamed investor for his personal use, including paying for his personal credit card, according to the DOJ.
After delaying reopening for face-to-face arbitration and mediation because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the regulatory agency will allow such proceedings at 62 of its 69 hearing venues starting July 5.
In a testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services, the new SEC Chair noted the regulator would evaluate Reg BI, and "update and freshen" it if need be.
The Financial Services Institute opposed the Labor Department's decision, arguing it would keep independent financial advisors from 'operating confidently knowing their independent contractor status is secure.'
Ahead of a Thursday hearing that will feature U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler, the House Financial Services Committee posted six draft bills on its website, ranging from banning payments for orderflow to tightening...