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NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2018
Finra arbitrators award $475,000 to Morgan Stanley for broker who violated protocol

Kevin Michael Clouse left the wirehouse in February 2017, months before the firm pulled out of the protocol agreement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2018
Aegis Capital fined $1.3 million for failing to red flag overseas penny stock trades

Firm admitted it failed to file 'suspicious activity reports' on numerous suspicious transactions, the SEC says.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2018
Brown Advisory acquires $1 billion Meritage Capital

Austin, Texas-based Meritage's eight-person team will join larger firm's office.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2018
Real estate fraudsters to repay $30 million to investors

SEC settles with McKinley Mortgage, which promised secure investments and 6% returns.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2018
Retirement plan advisers ignore content marketing at their peril

Content marketing is not an alternative to other forms of client prospecting.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS OPINION MAR 28, 2018
DOL proposal on association health plans could help advisers

Allowing groups to negotiate health plans with insurers could make it easier for small businesses to find affordable coverage.

By Dale Brown
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2018
Finra bars no-show former broker fired over fund sales

Lawrence Fawcett Jr. had consented to making unsuitable recommendations.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2018
Not yet a broker, yet barred by Finra

Holly Arbuckle opted out of testifying at inquiry.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2018
Sensitive private data mishandled by broker watchdogs, whistleblower claims

Personal data like account numbers have been accessible online in material posted by Finra and state regulators, whistleblower claims.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule death meets 'Back to the Future' is a must-watch

5th Circuit decision may lead to three tiers of client protection.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2018
Lisa McAlister, former ARCP exec, avoids prison

The former chief accounting officer was sentenced to time served for her role in the fraud that led to the unraveling of Nicholas Schorsch's real estate-based empire.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2018
Key lawmaker sees disclosure as most important part of investment-advice standard

Rep. Bill Huizenga, chair of House financial subcommittee, casts doubt on 'systemic problem.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2018
Gannett 401(k) participant sues over stock holdings in former parent company

Complaint alleges the decline in the stock cost plan participants an estimated $135 million.

By Robert Steyer
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2018
Finra asks hearing panel to sanction test cheater

Former National Planning rep Jason David took break during exam.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS MAR 26, 2018
Merrill Lynch loses $1 billion Georgia team to RIA channel

Four-adviser group in Savannah creates Sounds View Wealth Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 26, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule lawsuit withdrawn by fixed annuities group in DC federal court

National Association of Fixed Annuities puts focus on 5th Circuit Appeals decision to kill regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 24, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule: Don't abandon compliance just yet

Financial advisers, firms should not make any dramatic changes until the direction of this giant fiduciary ship is on a clearer course.

By crain-api
A Widow’s Journey
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2018
A Widow’s Journey

Most women outlive their husbands, and 70% of widows leave their adviser within a year of their spouse's death. Heather Ettinger discusses how to best serve this vulnerable group of clients.

By Carla Flores
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Cost-cutting takes precedence in competitive defined-contribution environment

Managers of target-date funds continue to find ways to reduce fees

By Meaghan Kilroy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 23, 2018
'SheWorking' startups trade kegs for nursing rooms

Co-working startups appeal to female professionals who aren't interested in WeWork's craft-beer culture.

By Bloomberg