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SEC Charges AIM for Violating Fiduciary Duties

Posted on October 6th, 2023 at 1:26 PM
SEC Charges AIM for Violating Fiduciary Duties

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that American Infrastructure Funds LLC (AIM), a registered investment adviser, has agreed to a settlement exceeding $1.6 million to resolve charges.

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SEC Accuses Californian of Orchestrating $11.8 Million Ponzi Scheme

Posted on October 5th, 2023 at 10:20 AM
SEC Accuses Californian of Orchestrating $11.8 Million Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Tilila Walker Sumchai of Richmond, California, with defrauding more than 1,000 retail investors, raising around $11.8 million.

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Former NFL Player Turned Morgan Stanley Advisor Suspended by FINRA

Posted on October 4th, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Former NFL Player Turned Morgan Stanley Advisor Suspended by FINRA

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has imposed penalties on William D. Ard, a former professional football player turned advisor.

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FINRA's Overhaul of Arbitrator Selection System Moves Forward

Posted on October 3rd, 2023 at 1:11 PM
FINRA's Overhaul of Arbitrator Selection System Moves Forward

FINRA has received approval to revamp its procedures for removing arbitrators from the three-member panels responsible for arbitration matters involving claims between and among financial advisors, their firms, and customers.

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FINRA Arbitrators Rule Expelled Brokerage Must Pay $3.2 Million for Excessive Trading

Posted on October 2nd, 2023 at 1:09 PM
FINRA Arbitrators Rule Expelled Brokerage Must Pay $3.2 Million for Excessive Trading

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitrators issued an award holding Salomon Whitney Financial (SW Financial) accountable for excessive, unsuitable, and unauthorized stock trading on margin in a customer account.

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Traders Engage in Boom-or-Bust Options in Stock Market

Posted on September 29th, 2023 at 10:36 AM
Traders Engage in Boom-or-Bust Options in Stock Market

The stock options market is experiencing a surge in activity, as many individual investors are eagerly engaging in trades that expire within hours or days to take advantage of the volatile market swings.

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Former LPL Affiliate Compliance Chief Suspended by FINRA for Unauthorized $1 Million Transfer

Posted on September 28th, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Former LPL Affiliate Compliance Chief Suspended by FINRA for Unauthorized $1 Million Transfer

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) fined and suspended Jeffrey K. Kirkpatrick, a former chief compliance officer at a registered investment advisor previously affiliated with LPL.

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Former Creative Planning Staff File Lawsuit Challenging Non-Compete Agreements

Posted on September 27th, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Four former employees of Creative Planning have filed a lawsuit, alleging that their non-compete agreements with the firm unlawfully restrict their ability to work in the industry.

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Looming Real Estate Crisis Poses Risk to U.S. Banking Sector

Posted on September 26th, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Looming Real Estate Crisis Poses Risk to U.S. Banking Sector

With the current downturn in the commercial real estate market, trillions of dollars in loans and investments pose a looming threat to both the banking industry and potentially the broader economy.

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Legal Challenges Over 'Money-for-Nothing' Payments Gain Momentum

Posted on September 25th, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Legal Challenges Over 'Money-for-Nothing' Payments Gain Momentum

Apollo Global Management and Carlyle Group, two major private equity firms, now face investor lawsuits regarding payments made to insiders without apparent justification.

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