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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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Morgan Stanley's Strategic Shift - Elevating Grid Hurdles, Trimming Compensation for Small Households

Posted on November 2nd, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Morgan Stanley's Strategic Shift - Elevating Grid Hurdles, Trimming Compensation for Small Households

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has informed its approximately 15,000 advisors that, to maintain their current payout in the upcoming year, many will need to increase their revenue, according to a recent article in AdvisorHub.

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