SEC

When faced with a regulatory challenge, advisors can’t be afraid to question authorities.

The product, which allows investors to purchase virtual currencies on their exchange, hits the market at a low point for bitcoin.

Macroeconomic trends and matters of convenience will move advisors, assets and markets next year in the ever-changing wealth management space.

The chairman looks to finalize Reg BI while issuing warnings for advisors on cybersecurity, Brexit and Libor transition.

The banker involved in a case going before the justices is accused of misrepresenting the financial condition of a client.

James Polese and another advisor used the funds to pay bills and cover kids’ college tuition, according to the Department of Justice.

Chairman Jay Clayton said he remains worried that cryptocurrency can be too easily stolen or manipulated on exchanges.

A bear market in marijuana isn’t the only challenge for new funds tracking the cannabis industry.

Richard G. Cody, formerly of Boston Investment Partners, allowed his clients’ accounts to dwindle to almost nothing, according to the Justice Department.

Clients who buy and hold the products in their retirement accounts may get a nasty surprise, said one of the SEC’s five commissioners.