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Finra moves forward after 360 appraisal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 12, 2019
Finra moves forward after 360 appraisal

Robert Cook discusses the challenges facing the broker regulator, ranging from retooling its exam program for Reg BI to supporting small firms and increasing its transparency.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former Morgan Stanley broker involved in insider trading scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2019
SEC bars former Morgan Stanley broker involved in insider trading scheme

Michael Siva pleaded guilty to acting on nonpublic merger information.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2019
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency

Reporting rules make clear how agency expects income from crypto holdings to be reported on tax returns.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2019
SEC bars former Morgan Stanley broker involved in insider trading scheme

Michael Siva pleaded guilty to acting on nonpublic merger information.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra issues Regulation Best Interest checklist for brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 08, 2019
Finra issues Regulation Best Interest checklist for brokers

Broker regulator guidance includes delineating how new standard differs from suitability.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC probing compensation, sales practices in 403(b) plans for school districts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 08, 2019
SEC probing compensation, sales practices in 403(b) plans for school districts

The SEC, in an atypical move, appears to be investigating third-party administrators affiliated with entities such as broker-dealers and RIAs

By Greg Iacurci
Working to get Reg BI implemented
OPINION OCT 08, 2019
Working to get Reg BI implemented

Open lines of dialogue will be crucial in identifying the key issues that are most in need of clarification

By Dale Brown
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants
OPINION OCT 08, 2019
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants

401(k)-plan advisers are well-positioned to provide investment advice to participants, but it could prove legally treacherous.

By Fred Reish
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 08, 2019
Finra issues Regulation Best Interest checklist for brokers

Broker regulator guidance includes delineating how new standard differs from suitability.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 08, 2019
SEC probing compensation, sales practices in 403(b) plans for school districts

The SEC, in an atypical move, appears to be investigating third-party administrators affiliated with entities such as broker-dealers and RIAs.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION OCT 08, 2019
Working to get Reg BI implemented

Open lines of dialogue will be crucial in identifying the key issues that are most in need of clarification

By Dale Brown
Robinhood adds ex-SEC official to its board
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2019
Robinhood adds ex-SEC official to its board

Former commissioner Dan Gallagher joins after the robo's checking accounts ran into regulatory issues last year

By Bloomberg
Small advisers struggle with cybersecurity demands of regulators
FINTECH OCT 07, 2019
Small advisers struggle with cybersecurity demands of regulators

Many state-registered investment advisers think they are too small to be on criminals' radar.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2019
Robinhood adds ex-SEC official to its board

Former commissioner Dan Gallagher joins after the robo's checking account problems ran into regulatory issues last year.

By Bloomberg
Could Reg BI be a business opportunity?
OPINION OCT 04, 2019
Could Reg BI be a business opportunity?

The SEC's regulation could give some firms a way to set themselves apart from the rest

By Jasmin Sethi
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 04, 2019
Could Reg BI be a business opportunity?

The SEC's regulation could give some firms a way to set themselves apart from the rest

By Bloomberg
Commonwealth Financial fires back at SEC charges of conflicts of interest
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2019
Commonwealth Financial fires back at SEC charges of conflicts of interest

Firm says clients were not deceived by alleged conflicts over revenue-sharing

By Bruce Kelly
We'll just keep the wolf; hold the sheep's clothing
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
We'll just keep the wolf; hold the sheep's clothing

The SEC offers no evidence investors will benefit from Reg BI beyond vague, unsupported assertions

By Brian Hamburger
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2019
Commonwealth Financial fires back at SEC charges of conflicts of interest

Firm says clients were not deceived by alleged conflicts over revenue-sharing

By Bruce Kelly
Finra approves plan for specialized arbitrators to decide broker expungements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2019
Finra approves plan for specialized arbitrators to decide broker expungements

Board also votes for proposal about brokers acting as client beneficiaries.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.