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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2019
Robinhood adds ex-SEC official to its board

Former commissioner Dan Gallagher joins after the robo's checking account problems ran into regulatory issues last year.

By Bloomberg
401(k) plans lag in ESG investing
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2019
401(k) plans lag in ESG investing

Investor zeal for funds guided by environmental, social and governance criteria has not translated into new retirement plan options.

By Greg Iacurci
Could Reg BI be a business opportunity?
OPINION OCT 04, 2019
Could Reg BI be a business opportunity?

The SEC's regulation could give some firms a way to set themselves apart from the rest

By Jasmin Sethi
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 04, 2019
Could Reg BI be a business opportunity?

The SEC's regulation could give some firms a way to set themselves apart from the rest

By Bloomberg
OPINION OCT 04, 2019
Morningstar ratings to begin incorporating ESG risk next month

According to a Morgan Stanley report, the only statistically significant underperformance of sustainable strategies occurred nearly a decade ago.

By Jon Hale
Commonwealth Financial fires back at SEC charges of conflicts of interest
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2019
Commonwealth Financial fires back at SEC charges of conflicts of interest

Firm says clients were not deceived by alleged conflicts over revenue-sharing

By Bruce Kelly
Mixing fiduciary and nonfiduciary standards can be counterproductive
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
Mixing fiduciary and nonfiduciary standards can be counterproductive

Studies say Reg BI exacerbates the blurred lines between sales and professional advice.

By Blaine F. Aikin
We'll just keep the wolf; hold the sheep's clothing
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
We'll just keep the wolf; hold the sheep's clothing

The SEC offers no evidence investors will benefit from Reg BI beyond vague, unsupported assertions

By Brian Hamburger
Don't dismiss clients' woes just because they're rich
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
Don't dismiss clients' woes just because they're rich

Public hatred of the wealthy is one of the last bastions of acceptable prejudice

By Sarah Newcomb
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers

The Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs reform.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2019
Commonwealth Financial fires back at SEC charges of conflicts of interest

Firm says clients were not deceived by alleged conflicts over revenue-sharing

By Bruce Kelly
Finra approves plan for specialized arbitrators to decide broker expungements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2019
Finra approves plan for specialized arbitrators to decide broker expungements

Board also votes for proposal about brokers acting as client beneficiaries.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
We'll just keep the wolf; hold the sheep's clothing

The SEC offers no evidence investors will benefit from Reg BI beyond vague, unsupported assertions

By Brian Hamburger
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
Enhanced Performance Metrics for RIAs: A Comprehensive Guide

Hindsight is 20/20, but it doesn't tell you much about the future

By Anand Sekhar
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2019
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers

Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs a reform.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) lawsuits get more complex
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2019
401(k) lawsuits get more complex

One recent case alleges an employer didn't appropriately take into account index-fund tracking error.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC orders hybrid to return nearly $1.5 million over share-class violations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2019
SEC orders hybrid to return nearly $1.5 million over share-class violations

Clients of Founders Financial paid 12b-1 fees when eligible for lower-cost shares

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2019
SEC orders hybrid to return nearly $1.5 million over share-class violations

Clients of Founders Financial paid 12b-1 fees when eligible for lower-cost shares

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2019
Number of brokerages, reps registered with Finra falls again

Despite the declining number of participants, industry revenue and profit increase

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Brokerages won't know bite of Reg BI until enforcement begins
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2019
Brokerages won't know bite of Reg BI until enforcement begins

Principles-based rule provides little detail on how to comply.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.