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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2017
NASAA: Promissory notes top investor complaints

State securities regulator group says investors also should beware real estate, Ponzi schemes.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2017
Three big effects of the shifting broker protocol

More firms will exit the protocol as technology changes the game, and clients will reap the rewards.

By Joe Duran
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2017
Critics say regulation hasn't curbed overly rosy projections for indexed universal life insurance

They say rule didn't go far enough and more stringent measures may be necessary.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH DEC 13, 2017
TIAA-owned robo MyVest automates middle-office tasks

Daily reconciliation tool is added to platform for trading, performance, reporting and billing.

By Ryan W. Neal
WIREHOUSES DEC 13, 2017
Morgan Stanley wins restraining order, but former broker can contact clients

New Jersey broker John Fitzgerald left for Commonwealth Financial Network last week.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2017
SEC charges Connecticut hybrid with fraud

Agency says Westport Capital's clients lost $1 million through inflated stock buys.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH DEC 12, 2017
SIFMA makes client-data safety a top priority

Brokerage trade group aims to establish working principles on data that involve access and permissions.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH DEC 12, 2017
Vanguard will use blockchain to share index data

Technology is expected to improve speed, accuracy while lowering costs—and advisers might benefit, too.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH DEC 12, 2017
Jay Clayton issues cryptocurrency warning

SEC chairman urges investors to use common sense, market pros to mind securities laws.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION DEC 12, 2017
Personal client communication shows your value

View communication through behavioral finance to study how humans actually make decisions.

By Victor Gaxiola
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2017
Industry opponents urge appeals court to rule on DOL fiduciary rule

Plaintiffs cite the two provisions of the regulation that became applicable in June, which they claim are 'imposing direct, substantial and continuing burdens on appellants' members.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2017
Fi360 upgrades adviser fee-benchmarking tool

Retirement plan advisers and firms can use software filters to see how their fees compare to industry peers.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2017
Finra fines three former Cetera firms over sales

Investors Capital, J.P. Turner and VSR to pay $698,612 for pushing higher-priced fund classes.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH DEC 11, 2017
Bitcoin is likely to gain widespread acceptance

Your clients see the cryptocurrency absorbing criticism and generating global interest.

By John Maher
OPINION DEC 11, 2017
Capitalism is beautiful. Young prospects might disagree

Financial advisers should have this crucial conversation with next-gen clients.

By Warren Stephens
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2017
Finra bars two former Wells Fargo reps over unsuitable energy securities

California brokers Charles Frieda and Charles Lynch allegedly exposed clients to undue risks.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2017
Congress' work on tax reform barely gets a passing grade

Reform proposals should not be drafted behind closed doors

By crain-api
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2017
Why private equity wants a piece of the RIA market

Several factors, including consolidation in the independent advice industry and PE's own growing mountain of cash, are fueling the zeal to invest.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 08, 2017
Finra bars former UBS rep for private securities transactions

Regulator says Kenneth Tyrrell engaged in undisclosed trades worth $13 million.

By InvestmentNews
Finra would have special arbitrators make expungement decisions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 08, 2017
Finra would have special arbitrators make expungement decisions

Regulator also seeks to set one-year limit from time a case closes to request a hearing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.