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Call for Vacatur of Massachusetts’ Fiduciary Duty Standard for Broker/Dealers

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On August 25, 2023, Justice Wendlandt of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a ruling in Robinhood Financial, LLC v. Secretary of the Commonwealth which upheld the legality of the fiduciary duty standard imposed...more

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SEC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Use of AI by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

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The SEC has proposed new rules designed to regulate potential conflicts of interest associated with broker-dealers’ and investment advisers’ use of certain AI-related technologies in their interactions with investors. The...more

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"Change in Administration Presents Opportunity to Revisit DOL Fiduciary Rule"

In 2016, regulatory developments introduced fundamental changes in the legal standards that govern the relationship of broker-dealers with their customers. Although the changes are not applicable until April 10, 2017, most in...more

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Financial Services Weekly News - June 2016 #2

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Regulatory Developments - CFPB Proposed Rule to Limit Payday Lending and Other High Cost Loans - On June 2, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule designed to limit payday loans, auto title...more

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The DOL's New Fiduciary Rules for Retirement Investment Advice

After years of debate and speculation, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final package of rules to regulate individuals and entities that provide investment advice to retirement plans and IRA investors. The DOL’s...more

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A Compilation of Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions

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Non-Enforcement - Form PF — What Purpose? SEC registered investment advisers with at least $150 million of assets under management in private funds are required to periodically file Form PF with the SEC. The...more

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Financial Services Weekly News Roundup - June 2015

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Regulatory Developments: Superintendent Lawsky Announces Final BitLicense Regulations - New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Superintendent Benjamin Lawsky, at the BITS Emerging Payments Forum,...more

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Structured Thoughts -- Volume 4, Issue 14 -- December 2, 2013

In This Issue: Launching an Exempt Structured Products Program in the United States: Issues for Non-U.S. Banks to Consider; “Big-Boy Letters” Revisited: Pharos Decision Upheld by the Sixth Circuit.; SEC Addresses...more

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A Compilation of Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions - December 28, 2012

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In This Issue: Non-Enforcement Matters: - New SEC Registrants Under Dodd-Frank to Be Focus of SEC Examination Program - FINRA Rule 5123 Revisited Enforcement Matters: - SEC Accuses...more

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