In XY Planning Network, LLC, et al. v. SEC, et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected a challenge to Regulation Best Interest brought by an organization of investment advisers, an individual...more
7/14/2020
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It is obvious that broker-dealers and their registered representatives, and investment advisors, must be careful in making recommendations to clients. But the recent increase in regulatory interest relating to inaction in a...more
In its Regulatory Notice 12-55, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") has updated its guidance on FINRA Rule 2111 concerning suitability. This is FINRA's fourth regulatory notice concerning the rule -- it...more