Regulation And Legislation

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RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2014
States take auto IRAs into own hands while Washington dawdles

Retirement security a top concern for states discussing options for workers whose companies don't offer plans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES AUG 26, 2014
Warren Buffett's tax fairness doublespeak

In today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, Warren Buffett's fails to put his money where his mouth is, Canada finds a sensible way to stop corporate inversions, the Fed pushes rate-hike rumors out to the end of next year, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2014
SEC cracks down on wrap accounts

SEC scores court victory involving wrap account fees and is making them a priority in exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES AUG 23, 2014
Delaware: The Sue-Me State for shareholders

In the past year or so, more than 30 major companies have quietly amended their bylaws to say Delaware courts are the only place where shareholders can file lawsuits alleging misdeeds by corporations, their managers or directors.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2014
The Fed should raise rates, but it won't

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The Fed should raise rates but... Plus: Financial advisers turn to options investing; the French government calls it quits; the SEC goes after asset-backed bonds; another Obamacare surprise; and what is really the most important meal of the day

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Tony Thompson barred from securities industry

The regulator said he misrepresented $50 million private offering that later went into default

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Lawyers for Tony Thompson want out

The law firm, which is representing the real estate investor in a number of cases, cites a breakdown in communication and failure to pay legal fees.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2014
Wells Fargo facing possible Finra action over anti-money-laundering failures

Firm receives Wells Notice notifying it that action is possible because one branch office's activity

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
DOL eyes brokerage windows in 401(k) plans

The agency's request for more information on the choices and disclosures available to participants could set the stage for new rule making.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES AUG 19, 2014
Investors jump on the low-volatility bandwagon

For <i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Investors jump on the low-volatility bandwagon. Plus: A market fueled by bad news; B of A's big mortgage settlement' Countrywide exec finally heads to court; and how companies miss the mark with stock options.

By Jeff Benjamin
WIREHOUSES AUG 19, 2014
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker loses nearly $1M but gains 100K in Finra arb case

Finra arbitration panel finds adviser liable for remaining balance on promissory note, but orders wirehouse to pay for closing his branch.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 19, 2014
Audit deficiencies could lead to higher regulatory costs for B-Ds

Broker-dealers will need to be more selective in finding an auditor who knows the industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES AUG 19, 2014
Greenback rallies ahead of the Fed minutes

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The dollar rallies ahead of Fed news. Plus: Stocks historically love the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting; Argentina's latest gambit; insurance companies create new asset management opportunities; and regretting not buying Google at the IPO.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES AUG 18, 2014
Finra tacks on more time to REIT pricing change

Gives SEC another month to act on proposal.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 17, 2014
Mary Jo White: Money market reform tops the SEC's list

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2014
BofA settlement comes back to bite homeowners

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: BofA settlement bites homeowners. Plus: Warren Buffett feels compliance pain; a mortgage shop tries financial advice; fewer stocks participating in the bull market run; and stocks that could benefit from the ALS ice-bucket challenge.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2014
REITs, RIA regulation, retirement planning and risk grab advisers' attention

<i>InvestmentNews</i>' four must-read stories of the week cover this ecclectic set of 'R' subjects.

By Andrew Leigh
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2014
Finra delays decision on public arbitrators

Delay means the SEC will not act until at least this fall on a Finra proposal that would limit the number of people who qualify as public arbitrators to settle investor disputes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 14, 2014
BlackRock fights lawsuit claiming 'excessive fees'

Judge poised to rule on whether a trial can proceed on claims the company violated its fiduciary obligations.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2014
JPMorgan faces lawsuit, inquiry over proprietary product sales

JPMorgan faces lawsuit, inquiry over proprietary product sales as a church alleges the firm steered it into costly and poorly performing proprietary investments

By Trevor Hunnicutt