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Louisiana Adviser Pays $2.3 Million to Settle Share Class Selection, Revenue Sharing, Other Charges

The SEC has brought an enforcement action against a dually-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer in connection with placing clients in fund share classes between that resulted in the adviser and its IARs receiving 12b-1 fees when less expensive share classes were available.

October 05, 2020

Keywords: 12b-1 Fees, Revenue Sharing, SEC Enforcement, Share Class Disclosure

Categories & Topics: Compliance, Enforcement

SEC Fines Adviser $40 Million for Lack of Disclosure in Connection With Teachers’ Retirement Plans and Share Class Selection

The SEC has fined a Texas-based investment adviser regarding failures to disclose certain practices by the adviser in connection with teacher retirement plans and certain benefits received in connection with mutual fund share class selection practices.

August 11, 2020

Keywords: 12b-1 Fees, Best Execution, Conflicts of Interest, Jay Clayton, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, Revenue Sharing, SEC Enforcement, Share Class Disclosure, Wrap Fees

Categories & Topics: Compliance, Conflicts, Enforcement

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