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The advisor failed to disclose the low-interest loans he received from a fraudulent crypto securities issuer in exchange for selling the products, investigators say.

The settlements pose an impact to the firms accused of neglecting their Form CRS, but not to giant wealth managers bracing for stronger enforcement.

The Synergy RIA Compliance Solutions founder shares how advisory practices can handle the most important regulatory tasks when going independent.

A former Chase bank-based financial advisor won the arbitration award as critics say giant brokerages abuse U5 termination disclosures.

Board members and executives from FSI share updates on its legislative agenda, their thoughts on private equity investing and insights into other key industry topics.

About 20% of FINRA client arbitration awards are unpaid every year, but there are signs that the former First Standard clients could receive some restitution.

German Nino concealed fraud losses totaling $5.8 million through fake account statements and other doctored documents, investigators say.

A client received damages, interest and attorney fees as wealth managers await more fallout from a major fraud case.

CEO Robert Cook discussed the regulator’s priorities for 2022 as clients and the industry await action in three key areas.

A 53-year veteran broker who filed a complaint as a client after airline stock values plummeted has received a $595,000 settlement.

The regulator has charged about 100 other wealth managers with failing to explain 12b-1 fees tied to their mutual fund recommendations.

Raymond James resolved a million-dollar arbitration claim that won’t appear on anyone’s BrokerCheck, thanks to the panel’s decision.

The combination of technology and rising client interest in digital assets are ratcheting up the risks to investors, according to NASAA.

The wirehouse reached an agreement with an SEC-appointed receiver and a state regulator in connection with a massive EB-5 investment scheme.

After the unprecedented success of shareholder votes last year, activists are renewing their pressure on giant fund firms over racial equity.

While the giant wealth manager has won the balance of 23 decisions so far, it’s facing a wave of cases seeking hundreds of millions in damages.

The midsize wealth manager racked up millions of dollars in sales of an alternative product without adequate due diligence, according to FINRA.

A self-reporting program on 529 plan share classes yielded five more settlements, and wealth managers agreed to pay a combined $15 million.

Yan Zhao, President of NYDIG as she exploreshow Bitcoin is experiencing wider adoption in the traditional finance world, and why that is.