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SEC Charges Prophecy Asset Management's President/CCO with Multi-Year Fraud Scheme

Posted on November 17th, 2023 at 2:15 PM
SEC Charges Prophecy Asset Management's President/CCO with Multi-Year Fraud Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against John Hughes, who served as the president and chief compliance officer of registered investment adviser Prophecy Asset Management LP.

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New DOL Fiduciary Rule Takes Aim at Loopholes in Retirement Savings

Posted on November 16th, 2023 at 11:52 AM
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Takes Aim at Loopholes in Retirement Savings

The Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled its latest retirement security rule, which involves altering the definition of an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

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SEC Focuses on Increased Scrutiny for Hybrid Firms in 2024 Examination Priorities

Posted on November 15th, 2023 at 1:16 PM
SEC Focuses on Increased Scrutiny for Hybrid Firms in 2024 Examination Priorities

As the ranks of hybrid advisor-brokers, registered with both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), continue to grow, regulators are intensifying their scrutiny.

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BREIT's September Performance Records Negative Total Return

Posted on November 13th, 2023 at 10:26 AM
BREIT's September Performance Records Negative Total Return

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (“BREIT”), sponsored by The Blackstone Group, has updated the net asset values (NAV).

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High Net Worth Investors Surge in Pre-IPO Securities Market

Posted on November 10th, 2023 at 10:55 AM
High Net Worth Investors Surge in Pre-IPO Securities Market

High Net Worth Investors (HNWIs) have recently emerged as the dominant buyers in this market segment.

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Silver-Coin IRA Seller Resolves $68 Million Fraud Allegations with CFTC

Posted on November 9th, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Silver-Coin IRA Seller Resolves $68 Million Fraud Allegations with CFTC

Safeguard Metals and its sole owner, Jeffrey Ikahn, reportedly defrauded customers to whom it promoted gold IRAs, resulting in alleged losses of $68 million as reported recently by InvestmentNews.

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Former Advisor Sanctioned for GPB Capital Sales

Posted on November 8th, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Former Advisor Sanctioned for GPB Capital Sales

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined and suspended Arni J. Diamond for improperly selling limited partnership units in GPB Automotive Portfolio LP and GPB Waste Management LP.

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Record $61 Million Settlement Reached in GE's 401(k) Lawsuit

Posted on November 7th, 2023 at 1:25 PM
Record $61 Million Settlement Reached in GE's 401(k) Lawsuit

General Electric has reached a $61 million settlement in a protracted lawsuit concerning its 401(k) plan, marking one of the largest settlements in ERISA litigation history.

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Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Barred by SEC for Misappropriating Client Funds

Posted on November 6th, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Barred by SEC for Misappropriating Client Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order barring Ronald E. Filoramo, a former Morgan Stanley advisor.

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Legal Challenge to FINRA's Constitutionality Dismissed by D.C. Court

Posted on November 3rd, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Legal Challenge to FINRA's Constitutionality Dismissed by D.C. Court

An advisor who faced FINRA disciplinary action attempted to stop the proceedings in a D.C. federal court.

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March 4, 2026
Modern Fraud Schemes Escalate in Scale and Sophistication

A recent panel discussion at the Financial Services Institute OneVoice conference in San Diego highlighted how rapidly evolving fraud schemes continue to victimize both retail and wealthy investors.

March 3, 2026
FINRA Suspends Former Stifel Broker Over Costly Account Switching Trades

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) suspended a former Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.

March 2, 2026
FINRA Suspends Cetera Broker for Accepting $50,000 Client Bequest Without Firm Approval

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) imposed a $10,000 fine and a seven-month suspension on an independent broker for accepting a $50,000 bequest from a client without obtaining prior firm approval.