Regulation And Legislation

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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents, lawmakers call for further delay at House hearing

Opponents cite new evidence of harm to small account holders

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2017
Finra set to invest more in examiner training, provide more clarity on enforcement choices

CEO Robert Cook responds to concerns he's hearing during listening tour, Finra360 initiative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2017
How to serve clients during a Trump presidency

Help your clients see that overrating Mr. Trump's impact — for good or ill — could result in biased financial decisions.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2017
Crapo calls for 'bipartisan, common-sense' reform of financial regulations

Senate Banking Committee chairman says regulatory burden 'is becoming as big an issue as the tax code.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2017
Courts' interpretations of 401(k) fiduciary laws are changing

The prudence requirement in being gauged based on the portfolio in aggregate but also on individual investment options.

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2017
Broker-dealers are seeing a cut in annual SIPC assessments; will advisers see the same?

The Securities Investor Protection Corp. has replenished its coffers from the financial crisis and is now cutting its assessments to B-Ds. Will the savings stop there?

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2017
Finra chairman John Brennan says DOL rule has raised standard for financial advice

Says fiduciary rule will become the 'way business is done' — even if it is repealed.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2017
Finra slaps broker with six-month suspension for failing to report $1 million in tax liens

Kevin Graetz was also fined $10,000 for not updating U4s over seven years.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 15, 2017
Finra reviewing rules on outside business activities and private securities transactions

As part of its review, Finra is seeking comments by June 29

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2017
Fidelity's approach to DOL fiduciary rule rankles some 401(k) advisers

The largest record keeper is being more aggressive than its peers in pushing fiduciary services for retirement plans and participants, observers say.

By Greg Iacurci
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 13, 2017
Will the fiduciary rule shrink the ever-expanding world of share classes?

While T shares and clean shares are different, they could solve important pricing questions for the fund industry — and even obliterate many share classes.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2017
TIAA to pay $5M in 401(k) excessive-fee suit

Employees allege the firm failed to act in their best interests when managing their retirement plans.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2017
States scoop up investment accounts as unclaimed property

Financial advisers can keep clients out of firing line by confirming they're alive.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2017
Merrill Lynch will allow IRA commissions in some circumstances under DOL fiduciary rule

Beginning in June, Merrill advisers will be able to use "limited purpose brokerage IRAs" for certain products and transactions, and the firm will also make more products available over its advisory platform.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2017
Finra advances proposals to crack down on 'high-risk' brokers, unpaid arbitration awards

Regulatory board moves to toughen penalties for advisers with certain past infractions and those who welch on payments owed to investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2017
NAPA says DOL secretary Alexander Acosta wants to freeze fiduciary rule

In a conversation with Sen. Tim Scott, Mr. Acosta reportedly said he's been in communication with the White House and "recognizes the urgency of the situation."

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 10, 2017
Barclays will refund $97 million to advisory, brokerage clients

Firm agrees to settle three sets of SEC violations concerning overcharges.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 10, 2017
Wall Street sounds off on Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey

Some believe it will curtail momentum the president had established on health care bill and tax reform.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2017
What's really behind the opposition to state auto-IRAs?

Some arguments against the programs appear flimsy when examined closer.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2017
9 more firms adopt fee disclosure template for clients

The fee schedule, developed by state regulators and other groups, details account maintenance and cash management charges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.