LPL Financial faces a fine of up to $50 million from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for non-compliance with records preservation rules, as reported by InvestmentNews.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken emergency action against Wells Real Estate Investment, LLC, its CEO Janalie C. Bingham, and Jean Joseph, a previously convicted felon, for allegedly defrauding investors out of $56 million.
As reported by InvestmentNews, the Supreme Court ruled in SEC v. Jarkesy that the SEC must bring actions seeking civil penalties for securities fraud in a court of law, where defendants are entitled to a trial by jury.
InvestmentNews recently reported that a severe technical glitch disrupted several major online brokerages as investors scrambled to trade amidst a sharp market downturn.
InvestmentNews reports that recent developments have intensified concerns about how broker-dealers manage cash in investment advisory accounts. Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo & Co. are currently under scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding their handling of client cash balances.
Raymond James Financial has reached a "settlement in principle" with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay $50 million, resolving an investigation into the firm's off-channel business communications.
According to InvestmentNews, Starwood Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (SREIT), has announced a significant reduction in the amount of shares it will repurchase from retail investors, a move aimed at preserving liquidity during challenging market conditions.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a new pilot program offering financial rewards to whistleblowers who provide original information related to financial crimes, bribery, or healthcare fraud.
The SEC’s Office of the Investor Advocate recently submitted its objectives report for fiscal year 2025 to Congress, highlighting the growing threat of investment fraud.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is tightening the regulatory framework for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the implementation of the Private Fund Advisers Rules, set to fully take effect by early 2025.
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Several industry associations are urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, legislation that would allow mutual fund companies and their transfer agents to delay redemptions when they reasonably suspect elder financial abuse.
A UBS report signals that credit stress likely will intensify next year as borrowers confront inflation, elevated interest costs, and softening consumer conditions.
A series of lawsuits, congressional findings, and high-profile corporate collapses has reignited long-standing concerns about the audit industry’s ability to confront fraud, as reported by Bloomberg Law.
