The regulator plans to focus on Reg BI, ESG criteria, private funds, cybersecurity and crypto assets in 2022, according to its closely watched report.

The firm that did business as Federal Employee Benefit Counselors allegedly made hundreds of fraudulent VA sales to federal employees.

The clearing brokerage and custodian to Naseem Salamah’s former RIA employer has provided restitution to the three “elderly” victims, records show.

A new potential fiduciary rule and a court decision involving independent contractors have the industry and consumer advocates watching carefully.

The guidance touches on the controversial policy debate about conflict-of-interest rules and what it means for brokers to act in the interest of their clients.

Alpine Securities will seek to overturn a FINRA finding that it saddled clients with “unreasonable” fees and converted accounts without authorization.

The unregistered financial advisor’s crimes became only the latest example of how securities cases can spill over into substance abuse and violence.

General Counsel Leo Rydzewski said more help is on the way as the organization bolsters its repository of tips and how tos.

The role of Switzerland as a place for Russia’s wealthy to stash their money is coming under increased examination.

A widow alleged that an imprisoned ex-financial advisor’s enterprise pursued “a malicious campaign” against her after she fell victim to his scheme.

The FINRA order includes allegations relating to the LJM Preservation & Growth Fund, another product sold in large numbers by the industry.

A FINRA arbitration panel awarded former clients of First Allied Securities the full damages they requested in the case.

Barred ex-broker Louis Cook allegedly targeted older adults whose assets he promised to protect for long-term care.

The commission issued a 500-plus-page proposed rule Monday that would mandate corporate disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions.

Senior brokers delegated to make compensation decisions systematically favor white men, according to a new lawsuit.

David W. Schamens defrauded clients for $6.8 million in a Ponzi scheme despite being banned by the SEC decades earlier, according to investigators.

The Massachusetts regular wonders if consumers will face all of the negative impacts of rising rates without seeing any of the positives.

Fusion Analytics Securities sold $1.8 million in bonds and collected 8% commissions while making material misrepresentations, the regulator says.

President Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency assets and a central bank digital currency marks the beginning of the administration's efforts to integrate crypto technology into the financial regulatory apparatus. That process has important implications for banks in the near term and down the road.

Worden Capital’s barred CEO allegedly had an “oral agreement” with a private placement issuer that he didn’t disclose to the firm’s brokers or its clients.