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Biden's tax plan collides with  GOP, SALT rebels
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 26, 2021
Biden's tax plan collides with GOP, SALT rebels

Republicans are likely to oppose the tax increases en masse, but the White House is also risking a struggle with Democratic lawmakers who want the administration to address the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions.

By Bloomberg
Archegos is a wake-up call for family offices
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 26, 2021
Archegos is a wake-up call for family offices

Family offices traditionally were set up by wealthy families to manage their assets, along with handling taxes, estate planning and other chores. As the ranks of the rich expanded, so did the number of family offices.

By InvestmentNews
Principal, Salesforce prevail in 401(k) lawsuits
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2021
Principal, Salesforce prevail in 401(k) lawsuits

After a six-day bench trial in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Iowa Central Division, a judge ruled in favor of Principal on all counts. Salesforce also won a case, while a new one was filed against Kimberly-Clark, and another was settled by John Hancock.

By Emile Hallez
State-registered investment advisers hold steady at more than 17,000
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 23, 2021
State-registered investment advisers hold steady at more than 17,000

Most state-level advisory firms are one- or two-person shops staffed exclusively by financial professionals.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden eyeing capital gains tax rate as high as 43.4% for wealthy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 22, 2021
Biden eyeing capital gains tax rate as high as 43.4% for wealthy

The administration reportedly is considering boosting the tax rate on the capital gains to 39.6% from the current base rate of 20%.

By Bloomberg
Gensler taps Alex Oh as  SEC enforcement chief
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 22, 2021
Gensler taps Alex Oh as SEC enforcement chief

She is another in a line of recent SEC enforcement directors who comes to the agency with experience as a federal prosecutor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC to examine fund disclosure rules after Archegos
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 22, 2021
SEC to examine fund disclosure rules after Archegos

Agency officials reportedly are looking at ways to increase transparency for the types of derivative bets that sank Archegos Capital Management.

By Bloomberg
SEC obtains final judgment against Connecticut RIA
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 22, 2021
SEC obtains final judgment against Connecticut RIA

Former adviser Lester Burroughs was also found guilty of wire fraud in a criminal case.

By InvestmentNews
Lawmakers renew push to increase SIMPLE plan contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 21, 2021
Lawmakers renew push to increase SIMPLE plan contributions

The legislation would bump up the annual contribution limit, taking it from the current maximum of $13,500 to $16,500. Sens. Susan Collins and Mark Warner note the proposed increase is the midpoint between SIMPLE plans and traditional 401(k)s.

By Emile Hallez
House panel approves ESG, diversity bills without GOP support
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2021
House panel approves ESG, diversity bills without GOP support

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., accuses Democrats of trying to 'cater to the far left.' Democrats say ESG, diversity data is crucial.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
In Advisor Group lawsuit, the right hand is suing the left
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 21, 2021
In Advisor Group lawsuit, the right hand is suing the left

The independent broker-dealer, backed by Reverence Capital Partners, is suing an annuity company owned, in part, by the same private equity firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Investor advocate urges Gensler to beef up Reg BI
RIA NEWS APR 20, 2021
Investor advocate urges Gensler to beef up Reg BI

Republican lawmakers in the House tell the new SEC chairman to avoid ‘mission creep’ in the agency's oversight of environmental, social and governance disclosures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars former Goldman analyst for insider trading
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 20, 2021
Finra bars former Goldman analyst for insider trading

The analyst twice purchased securities after he learned a fellow analyst was upgrading his recommendation in impending research reports and then lied to Finra staff about his trading.

By InvestmentNews
Climate-risk disclosure bill faces tough legislative path
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 19, 2021
Climate-risk disclosure bill faces tough legislative path

The measure, written by Democratic lawmakers, will have a hard time finding Republican votes. But it does send a signal of support to the SEC for tougher ESG oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What sparked today's love of ESG?
RIA NEWS APR 19, 2021
What sparked today's love of ESG?

Even for the earliest proponents of sustainability, the sudden spike in ESG investing popularity is surprising, but satisfying.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bills to end mandatory arbitration introduced in House, Senate
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 16, 2021
Bills to end mandatory arbitration introduced in House, Senate

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association opposes the bill, saying arbitration 'promotes fair, efficient, and economical dispute resolution for all parties.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC partially settles fraud charges against co-founder of RIA
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2021
SEC partially settles fraud charges against co-founder of RIA

Martin Silver of International Investment Group in Long Branch, N.J., will pay penalties to be determined.

By InvestmentNews
How the end of Libor might affect your clients
OPINION APR 16, 2021
How the end of Libor might affect your clients

Now is a good time to tell clients to double-check all their loan documents and credit card statements to see if they have any Libor-linked debt.

By Richard L. Sandor
Robinhood sues to overturn Massachusetts fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2021
Robinhood sues to overturn Massachusetts fiduciary rule

Meanwhile, Massachusetts amended its December complaint against the online brokerage seeking to revoke its registration in the state.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Republican opposition to Gensler not likely to slow the new SEC chairman
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2021
Republican opposition to Gensler not likely to slow the new SEC chairman

His slim Senate confirmation margin reflects GOP concerns about the aggressive approach Gensler has signaled on issues like expanding corporate disclosures related to environmental, social and governance factors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.