Regulation

A FINRA study found nearly 400 firms, or 65% of the broker-dealers surveyed, have some hand in crypto assets and trading, as the once-novel asset class becomes normalized. But that still doesn't make it normal for regulators.

Regulators have been working their way steadily down from the biggest players in the industry to regional firms in their quest to stamp out abuses of "off-channel" communications.

Cadaret Grant agreed to fines to clear up allegations that it had failed to disclose conflicts with costly mutual funds and sweeps accounts.

The wealth management giant questions if there has ever been so large a civil sanction handed down in response to "negligent mistakes" made in an attempt to comply with "unwritten rules."

Researchers wonder if similar regulatory attention could eventually hit the bottom lines of independent broker-dealers and RIAs.

The first phase of FINRA's pilot program for continuing remote branch inspections drew the most interest from firms with 500 representatives or more.

The SEC has approved the first U.S. exchange-traded funds investing directly in ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.

Industry groups say RIAs are receiving SEC letters inquiring about compliance with the new T+1 settlement rule for stock and bond trades.

Former President Trump is disavowing the conservative blueprint, which advocates for radical shifts in regulations and taxes that would reverberate in the industry.

The SEC, FINRA and other agencies have been closely watching social media posts related to financial advice. Consultants share how to attract young investors on social media without encountering regulatory pitfalls.