On November 21, 2025, Delaware’s Investor Protection Unit imposed a $995,180 penalty on Kovack Advisors for violations of the Delaware Securities Act. The enforcement action cited inaccurate Form U4 registrations, supervisory failures, […]

In a recent investor alert, NASAA warned that scammers are increasingly disguising fraud as “seasonal opportunities,” using themes like Halloween promotions, limited-time offers, and urgent “treats” to manipulate investors. These are not […]

On December 5, 2025, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) sent a clear message to Congress: do not strip states of their authority to regulate artificial intelligence. The letter opposed proposals […]

A Shift Toward Operational Scrutiny The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its 2026 examination priorities. While core topics like fiduciary duty and data privacy remain, the message this year […]