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UBS slapped with $10 million fine for SEC violations
FIXED INCOME JUL 20, 2020
UBS slapped with $10 million fine for SEC violations

The bank allegedly allocated bonds intended for retail customers to 'flippers' who resold them to broker-dealers for profit

By Nicole Casperson
SEC charges former Morgan Stanley rep with stealing $6 million from clients
WIREHOUSES JUL 20, 2020
SEC charges former Morgan Stanley rep with stealing $6 million from clients

Michael Barry Carter pleads guilty in a parallel criminal action in Maryland federal court

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former DOL officials say agency historically grants hearings on regulatory proposals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Former DOL officials say agency historically grants hearings on regulatory proposals

Sen. Patty Murray recently requested a session on DOL’s investment advice measure

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Next Financial rep charged by Galvin with overselling REITs
ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2020
Ex-Next Financial rep charged by Galvin with overselling REITs

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes another swipe at sales of high-priced products

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley to report on climate change impact of loans
WIREHOUSES JUL 20, 2020
Morgan Stanley to report on climate change impact of loans

The bank will also help develop a global accounting standard financial institutions can use to measure their impact on the climate

By Bloomberg
ESG, active management poised to gain amid uncertainty
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2020
ESG, active management poised to gain amid uncertainty

A survey of advisers' expectations for the next 12 months shows the only consensus is that there's a rocky road ahead

By Devin McGinley
Biogen faces class action over 401(k) fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Biogen faces class action over 401(k) fees

The company is among the latest targeted in a wave of ERISA litigation this year

By Emile Hallez
Meager savings led workers to tap retirement accounts, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Meager savings led workers to tap retirement accounts, survey finds

COVID-19 could have long-term consequences for Americans' retirement security, says the Secure Retirement Institute

By InvestmentNews
Hybrid managing $150 million at First Allied moves to LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUL 20, 2020
Hybrid managing $150 million at First Allied moves to LPL

Staples Financial, based in Inver Heights, Minnesota, is led by the son of its founder

By InvestmentNews
Charitable advisers named finalists in 2020 Invest in Others Awards
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2020
Charitable advisers named finalists in 2020 Invest in Others Awards

Fifteen advisers recognized for their philanthropic work with nonprofits

By InvestmentNews Staff
Business continuity planning is top compliance concern for advisory firms
RIAS JUL 17, 2020
Business continuity planning is top compliance concern for advisory firms

Issue eclipses cybersecurity for first time in six years in the Investment Adviser Association survey

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Restoring tax break for advice fees faces challenge in pandemic relief negotiations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2020
Restoring tax break for advice fees faces challenge in pandemic relief negotiations

Trump demands a payroll tax cut; lawmakers may not open gates to smaller provisions

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Senate Democrats ask DOL to back off ESG rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2020
Senate Democrats ask DOL to back off ESG rule

The proposed restrictions on environmental, social and governance funds in 401(k)s would perpetuate racial discrimination, a group of lawmakers wrote

By Emile Hallez
SEC charges RIA in $60 million Ponzi-like scheme
RIAS JUL 17, 2020
SEC charges RIA in $60 million Ponzi-like scheme

David Hu sold fake loans to pay off earlier investors, the SEC alleges

By InvestmentNews
Sell baby sell! Merrill Lynch shuts down trainee program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2020
Sell baby sell! Merrill Lynch shuts down trainee program

The latest episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast looks at Merrill’s headache trying to manage broker trainees who are learning to cold-call from home

By InvestmentNews
American Century doubles down on semitransparent ETF lineup with ESG versions
ETFS JUL 17, 2020
American Century doubles down on semitransparent ETF lineup with ESG versions

The jury is still out on whether financial advisers will buy into the unique new fund wrapper

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion
OPINION JUL 17, 2020
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion

Advisers can help expand financial inclusion by assisting people in understanding essential concepts and developing the skills needed to reach their financial goals

By Marguerita Cheng
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law
OPINION JUL 16, 2020
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law

The trade groups’ request to the SEC focuses attention on the particulars of a disclosure when a recommendation entails a conflict of interest

By Knut Rostad
The key for advisers still working from home? It's digital
RIAS JUL 16, 2020
The key for advisers still working from home? It's digital

With back-to-office plans in flux, the acceleration of digital-driven processes among advisers is a trend for the long haul

By Nicole Casperson
CFP Board offers remote option for September exams
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2020
CFP Board offers remote option for September exams

Finra, NASAA began scheduling online tests earlier this week

By Mark Schoeff Jr.