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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 15, 2017
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Cordray to step down

His departure gives Trump a chance to remake the agency.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 15, 2017
PIABA accuses Finra of conflicts of interest

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association report slams self-regulator over its picks for board of governors.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2017
American Retirement Association adds Plan Sponsor Council of America

Umbrella group now will represent five retirement-related organizations.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 15, 2017
CFP Board makes changes to proposed code of ethics, will seek more comments

Board chairman Blaine Aikin says the new code will be released by the end of the year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 15, 2017
SEC enforcement of advisers drops in Trump era

The agency pursued 82 cases against advisers and firms in fiscal year 2017, down from 98 the previous year.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 15, 2017
Changes to Senate tax bill affect pass-throughs, Roths

Modifications make it easier for some advisers to get a business tax break, repeal the ability to recharacterize Roth accounts, and add uncertainty by making individual cuts temporary and injecting health care into the debate.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 14, 2017
Repealing estate tax could open new path to wealth for clients

The solution may be for legislation to preserve the step-up in basis for inherited assets.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2017
Wells Fargo requires advisers to use level fees for new 401(k) business

The move echoes that of other large brokerage houses such as Merrill Lynch, which requires its retirement plan advisers to act as fiduciaries post-DOL rule.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH NOV 14, 2017
Envestnet Tamarac overhauls adviser software

Developer says total suite revamp is part of plan to improve client engagement and open architecture features.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2017
RBC Wealth Management on recruiting roll

Firm has seen a net gain of 11 advisory teams and $4.25 billion in client assets in the year through September.

By Bruce Kelly
WIREHOUSES NOV 14, 2017
To 'fix' the broker protocol, bring in the SEC

After Morgan Stanley's exit, the SEC should revise Regulation S-P and codify the protocol's provisions.

By Sharron Ash
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 14, 2017
Mohamed El-Erian in race for Fed Vice Chair: CNBC

The chief economic adviser at Allianz would hold the second highest position at the Fed, potentially behind chairman nominee Jerome Powell.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Boost retirement income with home equity

Including a reverse mortgage can update the 4% withdrawal rule strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Largest U.S. pension fund may slash exposure to stocks

Calpers may double its bond allocation to reduce risk and volatility as the bull market approaches nine years.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH NOV 13, 2017
Three former TD execs have big plans for small TAMP

After recapitalizing Fusion Capital Management, they are ready to invest in marketing and technology to accelerate growth.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2017
Say goodbye to IBDs, and hello to 'IAB firms'

"Independent advisory and brokerage " is a more precise description for firms with proper fees and services.

By Richard J. Lampen
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 13, 2017
SEC fines Wells Fargo Advisors $3.5 million

Firm's anti-money-laundering unit failed to file timely Suspicious Activity Reports, regulator says.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION NOV 11, 2017
Exiting broker protocol may not be good move for industry

Firms will be able to make it more difficult for advisers to leave, but as clients get wise to the idea they are regarded as property, that could trigger a whole new, set of problems for brokerage industry.

By crain-api
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 10, 2017
Borzi: Hard for Acosta to justify long DOL fiduciary rule delay

Former assistant labor secretary and architect of the regulation says its postponement could be vulnerable to court challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 10, 2017
Senate tax proposal gives deduction for pass-through businesses

Both bills exclude all but small investment advisory firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.