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HSBC pays $750,000 to settle with SEC on adviser comp practices
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2020
HSBC pays $750,000 to settle with SEC on adviser comp practices

The agency charged the firm with misrepresenting how it paid dually registered reps

By InvestmentNews
SEC bars former Merrill Lynch adviser over alleged $1.7 million fraud
WIREHOUSES MAR 17, 2020
SEC bars former Merrill Lynch adviser over alleged $1.7 million fraud

The Chicago broker had been fired by the wirehouse and previously barred by Finra

By InvestmentNews
Social Security closes local offices nationwide
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2020
Social Security closes local offices nationwide

Critical services still available over the phone and online

By Mary Beth Franklin
One TDF series outperforms others in market plunge
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2020
One TDF series outperforms others in market plunge

The newer product line has a different approach to asset allocation than most other target-date funds

By Emile Hallez
Financial advice industry shuffles conference schedules
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2020
Financial advice industry shuffles conference schedules

A broad array of companies is changing calendars due to the COVID-19 virus

By Bruce Kelly
Finra postpones in-person arbitration hearings until May 1 due to COVID-19
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2020
Finra postpones in-person arbitration hearings until May 1 due to COVID-19

The broker-dealer regulator said it is taking action ‘in the interest of public safety’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The questions advisers need to ask in bear markets
OPINION MAR 16, 2020
The questions advisers need to ask in bear markets

A market downturn, even one that may turn steep, doesn’t change what investors want from their advisers

By InvestmentNews
SEC extends Form ADV deadline for advisory firms affected by COVID-19
RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2020
SEC extends Form ADV deadline for advisory firms affected by COVID-19

Registered investment advisers will have 45 extra days to file ADVs, brochure updates

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges 3 advisory firm employees with concealing fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 13, 2020
SEC charges 3 advisory firm employees with concealing fraud

The commission claims the trio abetted a Ponzi scheme at VisionQuest Wealth Management in North Carolina

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet cancels 2020 Advisor Summit Conference
FINTECH MAR 13, 2020
Envestnet cancels 2020 Advisor Summit Conference

The annual event was scheduled to be held next month in Austin, Texas

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra files rule clarifying where Reg BI supersedes suitability standard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2020
Finra files rule clarifying where Reg BI supersedes suitability standard

Broker-dealer regulator says Reg BI will clamp down on sales contests

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GPB auditors to get back to work
ALTERNATIVES MAR 13, 2020
GPB auditors to get back to work

The company told investors in November that a required audit was being postponed

By Bruce Kelly
Steering your firm through the crisis
OPINION MAR 13, 2020
Steering your firm through the crisis

In challenging times, communicate liberally with the people who are responsible for the success of your firm

By Scott Hanson
Singles, survivors most affected by Medicare surcharges
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2020
Singles, survivors most affected by Medicare surcharges

Roth conversions can help reduce clients' health care costs and taxes, given the impact that required minimum distributions can have on Medicare premiums

By Mary Beth Franklin
Blueprint for expanding access to private markets
OPINION MAR 13, 2020
Blueprint for expanding access to private markets

As the SEC considers changes to its accredited investor definition, it's time to do more to deliver the benefits of private markets to investors safely

By Lawrence Calcano
Fear sells, but excitement buys
OPINION MAR 12, 2020
Fear sells, but excitement buys

We're constantly telling clients to remain calm during sell-offs. It's just not possible

By Sarah Newcomb
As Wall Street dives, what’s the plan at Wells Fargo Advisors?
WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2020
As Wall Street dives, what’s the plan at Wells Fargo Advisors?

The wirehouse's advisers will be closely watching its new leaders

By Bruce Kelly
Captrust stays hungry with purchase of $5.5 billion advisory firm
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2020
Captrust stays hungry with purchase of $5.5 billion advisory firm

The deal closed just ahead of the market downturn

By Jeff Benjamin
Trump's proposed payroll tax holiday could hurt the economy more than it helps
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2020
Trump's proposed payroll tax holiday could hurt the economy more than it helps

In a speech Wednesday, the president said he would pressure Congress to suspend Social Security and Medicare taxes for the rest of the year

By Emile Hallez
Trump’s payroll tax cut gets lukewarm reception on Capitol Hill
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2020
Trump’s payroll tax cut gets lukewarm reception on Capitol Hill

Democrats focus on paid sick leave; experts say fluid situation may change

By Mark Schoeff Jr.