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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 14, 2015
On 4th anniversary of Dodd-Frank, adviser issues remain unresolved

On 4th anniversary of Dodd-Frank, adviser issues remain unresolved as regulators give priority to other more pressing mandatory provisions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2015
SEC examinations chief to leave post at end of April

Andrew Bowden, director of the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, will be returning to the private sector.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House GOP targets Social Security funding
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2015
House GOP targets Social Security funding

House Republicans flexed their muscles during the first week of the new session of Congress, setting up a future fight over Social Security funding that will probably take shape in the lame-duck session after the 2016 elections.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2015
Powerful GOP senator to defend retirement tax incentives

Incoming Senate finance chairman Orrin Hatch says retirement vehicles are the 'greatest wealth creator' for the middle class, and shouldn't be part of tax reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2015
Nicholas Schorsch steps back from some nontraded REITs

Nicholas Schorsch is taking a step back from the top role at three nontraded REITs he controls, handing the reins of two to his longtime investment partner. <i>See also: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20140917/INFOGRAPHIC/140919935&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schorsch's vast web of businesses</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2015
Ex-Credit Suisse brokers sued over alleged theft of client data

Two advisers who had $3.5 million in production took confidential information when they moved to J.P. Morgan Securities, suit alleges.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2015
Lessons from Brian Williams: Is it ever OK to lie to clients?

The lightning pace at which NBC News anchor Brian Williams lost credibility with the public raises the question of whether it's ever acceptable to bend the truth.

By Liz Skinner
Key Supreme Court case leaves union retiree health care benefits up in the air
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 09, 2015
Key Supreme Court case leaves union retiree health care benefits up in the air

Don't assume retiree health care benefits provided by companies are forever.

By Darla Mercado
Goodbye, Tommy Belesis. We won't miss you.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 09, 2015
Goodbye, Tommy Belesis. We won't miss you.

The rise and fall of the notorious owner and CEO of the defunct independent broker-dealer John Thomas Financial is now complete, and senior columnist Bruce Kelly says the industry won't miss him.

By Bruce Kelly
Nobody can accuse Bill Gross of not eating his own cooking
EQUITIES JAN 09, 2015
Nobody can accuse Bill Gross of not eating his own cooking

Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> features a look at how Bill Gross' own money is pumping up his new Janus fund. Plus: The Fed ponders and ponders some more, the surging dollar is poised for a pullback, another Obamacare surprise for tax-filers, and how grandchildren can derail retirement plans.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2015
Two advisers owe $6.3M for selling hedge funds linked to Madoff

Cited for due-diligence failure and not mentioning millions in fees received.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 09, 2015
PIABA claims arbitrator bias – Finra lashes back

Plaintiff's attorneys say lack of diversity among panelists means disadvantage for investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 09, 2015
BlackRock faces lawsuits over “disproportionately large” fees

BlackRock is facing a potential class action by investors &amp;mdash; including a lottery-winning Florida financial adviser &amp;mdash; who assert the firm has breached its fiduciary obligations by charging exorbitant fees.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
House passes national insurance-agent registry
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 08, 2015
House passes national insurance-agent registry

Bill would help insurance agents more efficiently get licensed to practice in multiple states.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JAN 07, 2015
SEC Investor Advocate: Budget boost 'insufficient' for full adviser exam coverage

The budget increase the SEC received from Congress is &#8220;insufficient&#8221; to significantly boost investment-adviser examinations, according to an SEC official charged with representing retail investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 06, 2015
Finra targets complex, interest-rate-sensitive investments in 2014 exams

In examining broker-dealers this year, Finra will zero in on the sale of sophisticated investment products that can be whipsawed by interest rate fluctuations. What do you need to know to protect your practice?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2015
Key 401(k) Supreme Court suit will shake up retirement plan advisers

Expect more due diligence on funds and fees, and expect to do it more frequently.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2015
$2.5 billion adviser duo fired by Merrill Lynch lands at Stifel

A team of elite advisers who was <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140919/FREE/140919904&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>fired last month</a> by Bank of America Merrill Lynch over private securities transactions has found a new home. <i>(Plus: The team <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141007/FREE/141009940/terminated-2-5-billion-merrill-lynch-team-plans-to-fight-back&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>plans to fight back</a>.)</i>

By Mason Braswell
Former SEC enforcement head Robert Khuzami to defend ex-ARCP chief David Kay
ALTERNATIVES JAN 04, 2015
Former SEC enforcement head Robert Khuzami to defend ex-ARCP chief David Kay

Mr. Khuzami, who is now a partner at Kirkland &amp; Ellis, has signed on as Mr. Kay's attorney in the defense of a complaint filed in December.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES JAN 04, 2015
Nicholas Schorsch's REIT empire is under siege

A blockbuster lawsuit alleging misconduct by Nicholas Schorsch is one of many issues confronting his vast real estate empire.

By Bruce Kelly