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SEC Issues Warning Related to Single-Stock Levered and Inverse ETFs

Posted on July 27th, 2022 at 2:19 PM
SEC Issues Warning Related to Single-Stock Levered and Inverse ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a statement addressing single-stock levered and inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which soon will enter the market.

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SEC Issues Investor Warning Related to Single-Stock ETFs

Posted on July 26th, 2022 at 3:32 PM
SEC Issues Investor Warning Related to Single-Stock ETFs

While the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has regularly updated its regulatory framework to address the introduction of complex exchange-traded products (ETPs), the SEC now is warning investors about single-stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which are set to soon hit the market.

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FINRA Expected to Address Retail Investor Exposure to Complex ETFs

Posted on May 10th, 2022 at 1:21 PM
FINRA Expected to Address Retail Investor Exposure to Complex ETFs

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently requested comments on whether stricter measures ought to be implemented to curb retail investor access to complex ETFs.

 
 

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Massachusetts Regulators Charge Broker-Dealer Over Unsuitable Sales of Leveraged ETFs

Posted on March 8th, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Massachusetts Regulators Charge Broker-Dealer Over Unsuitable Sales of Leveraged ETFs

Massachusetts securities regulators have charged a broker-dealer with allegedly failing to adequately monitor advisors who sold unsuitable leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through another firm, which caused investors to lose $2.3 million. 

 
 

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SEC Adopts New Rule on Exchange-Traded Funds

Posted on October 10th, 2019 at 2:27 PM
SEC Adopts New Rule on Exchange-Traded Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently announced that it voted to adopt a new rule and form amendments designed to “modernize” the regulation of exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The SEC also specified that it will issue an exemptive order that further harmonizes related relief for broker-dealers.

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SEC Makes More Efficient Process for New ETFs

Posted on October 8th, 2019 at 3:34 PM
SEC Makes More Efficient Process for New ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently eased regulatory constraints for exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that the industry long complained about, due to with the wait and the cost of getting SEC to sign off on new funds.

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The Benefits of Purchasing ETFs to Protect Against a Market Plunge

Posted on October 2nd, 2018 at 10:07 AM
The Benefits of Purchasing ETFs to Protect Against a Market Plunge

Market corrections have typically occurred at least once a decade. This is significant because although we have had a bull market for several years now, this trend will likely not last much longer.

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13 Firms Fined for Communicating F-Squared’s False Performance Claims

Posted on September 23rd, 2016 at 12:36 PM
13 Firms Fined for Communicating F-Squared’s False Performance Claims

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued penalties against 13 investment advisory firms found to have violated securities laws by spreading false claims.

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World Equity Group Is Charged for Failing to Supervise Sales of Risky Investments

Posted on February 27th, 2015 at 12:42 PM

FINRA has accused World Equity Group, an Illinois based brokerage firm, of failing to supervise the sale of non-traditional Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), failing to properly document due diligence performed on private placements.

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First American Securities Charged for Failing to Supervise Brokers

Posted on February 24th, 2015 at 11:47 AM
First American Securities Charged for Failing to Supervise Brokers

First American Securities, Inc., an Ohio-based brokerage firm, was fined by FINRA for failing to implement, maintain and enforce a proper supervisory system.

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