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XYPN rules out Supreme Court appeal over Reg BI

The network of fee-for-service advisers will instead focus on state-level fiduciary advocacy

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Salesforce 401(k) suit dismissal a reprieve amid much litigation

A federal judge tossed the excessive-fee claims, though they will likely be refiled

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How ‘baby bonds’ could reshape racial wealth inequality

One proposal could reduce the wealth gap, but differences in home equity complicate things

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SEC warns firms not to omit disciplinary history from Form CRS

Top agency officials say staff members are finding compliance shortcomings in the disclosure document

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Morgan Stanley fined $60 million over failed hardware oversight

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency cited shortcomings related to the decommissioning of data centers for the firm's wealth management unit

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Clayton touts SEC enforcement achievements despite pandemic disruptions

The agency imposed sanctions totaling more than $4 billion and examined 15% of RIAs

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The SEC’s push for more alts and private placements is the wrong move at the wrong time

Plenty of examples prove the regulator's efforts are out of step with the market

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SEC proposal would allow ‘finders’ to pitch unregistered securities

While approved for public comment, Democratic commissioners voiced concerns over investor protections

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In-plan retirement income slow to arrive

Figuring out how defined-contribution plans can provide a guaranteed stream of income requires all hands on deck

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Why is ESG used most in retirement plans? It’s not performance

Institutional investors use environmental, social and governance factors to align with stakeholders, according to a report by Callan

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SEC streamlines process for creation of fund of funds

Under the new rule, most arrangements won't need individual approval

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Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings

If Chairman Jay Clayton leaves the SEC, a Republican successor likely will pick up the mantle

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Critics pummel SEC effort to boost reporting threshold for money managers

Opponents say the higher level for reporting stock holdings deprives investors and advisers of crucial information

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Radio show adviser reported missing ahead of SEC investigation

Christopher W. Burns allegedly fled the day before he was expected to hand over documents to the regulator

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TriNet sued over MEPs

Law firm Capozzi Adler, which has been the most active 401(k) litigator this year, filed the class-action complaint against the HR provider

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Are MEPs the next big target for lawsuits?

At least three cases were filed recently against providers of multiple employer plans, and two other cases have been settled

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AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks

New York City REIT sees a staggering decline in value after it begins trading

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Where opportunity meets responsibility

Examining the implications of the SEC expanded definition of an 'accredited investor' for private equity investors — and the advisers who serve them

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Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit

The allegations fell under section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act — a strategy that has been unsuccessful for numerous plaintiffs who sue investment managers

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Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022

The brokerage industry self-regulatory organization says the hike is needed to address structural deficit