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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
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2018
Finra panel awards firm $780,424 against broker to repay legal costs

The question now becomes whether Alliance Affiliated Equities Corp. will be able to collect the arbitration award, a problem investors often face.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 27, 2018
SEC blasts Wedbush for ongoing failure to supervise

Agency says firm failed to take action against pump-and-dump fraud.

By InvestmentNews
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.
FINTECH MAR 27, 2018
Vanguard wrestles with new service problems

Tech glitch sends out erroneous messages to retail customers

By John Waggoner
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
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 26, 2018
Finra bars no-show broker discharged for unauthorized trading

LPL terminated registration of Sanders Spangler for violating company policy.

By InvestmentNews
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DOL fiduciary rule lawsuit withdrawn by fixed annuities group in DC federal court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.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 26, 2018
Bank of America $42 million fine renews push for more info on where orders go

Its routing of customer orders to electronic traders triggered $42 million fine from New York state.

By Bloomberg
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
FINTECH MAR 24, 2018
Social media all-stars of the financial advice community

With thousands of followers, these industry leaders are using Twitter and other platforms to find new clients, colleagues and friends.

By Ryan W. Neal
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
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Billionaires donating to a Goldman charity unmasked by IRS error

The Goldman donor-advised fund is the fastest-growing charity in the U.S.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Billionaires donating to a Goldman charity unmasked by IRS error

The Goldman donor-advised fund is the fastest-growing charity in the U.S.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Social Security benefits losing buying power

Low inflation combined with rising Medicare costs threaten the adequacy of seniors' income.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 23, 2018
Finra bars former Fortune Financial rep over document denial

Fired over a fraud charge, Michael Giokas refused request for information.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Deciphering Social Security survivor benefit rules

Multiple regulations complicate claiming decision for an adviser and his widowed client.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ALTERNATIVES MAR 23, 2018
Business development company language added to spending bill allows for increased leverage

BDC reform was tacked onto the $1.3 trillion appropriations bill signed by Trump on Friday.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 23, 2018
Bank of America to pay $42 million to NY over electronic trading probe

As part of settlement, bank admits it inflated claims about number of retail orders routed to its dark pool, called "Instinct X."

By Crain's New York Business
FINTECH MAR 23, 2018
BlackRock turns to robos to drive latest push into active ETFs

New sector of funds created under the 'iShares Evolved' brand.

By Bloomberg