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Star broker, now at Morgan Stanley, alleges sexual discrimination at UBS
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2018
Star broker, now at Morgan Stanley, alleges sexual discrimination at UBS

The complaint illustrates the persistence of such accusations among the nation's more than 600,000 securities brokers.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars ex-JP Morgan broker being investigated for failing to report liens and judgments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2018
Finra bars ex-JP Morgan broker being investigated for failing to report liens and judgments

The Ohio-based broker stopped cooperating with regulator's investigation.

By Sarah Min
Former Morgan Stanley broker to plead guilty to insider trading
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley broker to plead guilty to insider trading

Michael Siva was one of seven people charged with securities fraud last year.

By Bloomberg
William Galvin wins again in Massachusetts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
William Galvin wins again in Massachusetts

In a primary race that turned ugly in the final weeks, the state's secretary of the commonwealth handily defeated his challenger.

By Bruce Kelly
Oranj utilizes summer interns to build Redtail integration
FINTECH SEP 06, 2018
Oranj utilizes summer interns to build Redtail integration

The fintech startup is using Chicago universities to find, train and potentially hire.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo said to face Justice Department probe of wholesale banking unit
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2018
Wells Fargo said to face Justice Department probe of wholesale banking unit

Latest problem for bank relates to whether employees improperly altered customer data.

By Bloomberg
How to adapt efficiently to industry trends
FINTECH SEP 06, 2018
How to adapt efficiently to industry trends

The first step is to decide which innovations your firm will embrace.

By Joni Youngwirth
Legislation affecting advisers may fall victim to tight Capitol Hill calendar
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2018
Legislation affecting advisers may fall victim to tight Capitol Hill calendar

Clock, partisan divisions could stymie adviser regulation reform, HSA contribution limit increase

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Wells Fargo broker suspended for coaching client to lie about excessive commissions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo broker suspended for coaching client to lie about excessive commissions

Broker accepts eight-month suspension and $10,000 fine after he prepared a 'script' with false information for 72-year-old woman.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC-registered advisers continue riding the fee-based wave
RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2018
SEC-registered advisers continue riding the fee-based wave

Report provides a glimpse of the RIA universe under the SEC's new disclosure rules

By Jeff Benjamin
Turns out commissions are OK at Commonwealth Financial, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
Turns out commissions are OK at Commonwealth Financial, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch

Commonwealth and JPMorgan reevaluate use of commissions in retirement accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Trump administration hypocrisy on retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2018
Trump administration hypocrisy on retirement security

The president is trying to expand access to workplace retirement savings, but has acted contrary to this goal in the past.

By Greg Iacurci
Mutual fund fee wars will encourage bad behavior
OPINION SEP 06, 2018
Mutual fund fee wars will encourage bad behavior

When it comes to investing, humans are more fallible when costs are low.

By Jared Dillian
DOL fiduciary rule caused $14 billion in stock losses for investment firms: report
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule caused $14 billion in stock losses for investment firms: report

But the election of Donald Trump gained those firms back $56 billion in market value, as investors expected a rollback of financial regulations.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch can't reverse progress on eliminating conflicts of interest
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2018
Merrill Lynch can't reverse progress on eliminating conflicts of interest

The wirehouse said it would lift its ban on charging comissions on retirement accounts, but it's too late to return to the old days.

By Nir Kaissar
In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2018
In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients

Lincoln Investment Planning overcharged certain clients for 7 1/2 years.

By Bruce Kelly
Elad Roisman confirmed by Senate for SEC seat
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2018
Elad Roisman confirmed by Senate for SEC seat

Republican replaces Michael Piwowar, puts panel at full strength for now

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Adviser FinTech — September 2018
FINTECH SEP 05, 2018
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Adviser FinTech — September 2018

Let's look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors and wealth management.

By Michael Kitces
House Republicans hit pause button on tax-reform legislation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2018
House Republicans hit pause button on tax-reform legislation

Fears of antagonizing voters ahead of mid-term elections prompts GOP lawmakers to reconsider vote on bill.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement in race case
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 04, 2018
JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement in race case

The largest U.S. bank agrees to pay $19.5 million to members of class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination that's 'uniform and national in scope'

By Bloomberg