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RIA NEWS MAR 16, 2014
Prepare to be ripped off

The broad investing public isn't exactly riveted by the controversy surrounding the so-called “fiduciary standard,” but they should be.

By Greg Curtis
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2014
Finra arb panel sends reps a message

Steep punitive damages awarded to a client show that reps will be forced to pay heavily for their misconduct

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2014
Borzi counters fiduciary criticism calmly

Assistant Labor Secretary takes on all questioners about pending re-proposal of DOL fiduciary rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Blame game over Madoff — SEC v. Finra — raises advisers' ire
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2014
Blame game over Madoff — SEC v. Finra — raises advisers' ire

Republicans point finger at SEC to deny funding, support SRO

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2014
SEC says investors need to know more about fees

Advisers, take note: Regulator warns that seemingly small or hidden fees can cause a big dent in portfolios over the long haul.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
SEC eases, clarifies muni adviser registration requirements for RIAs, BDs

Those who provide local governments with advice on derivatives won't have to register.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
Labor secretary lobbying Congress on behalf of fiduciary-duty rule

Tom Perez trying to push controversial proposal over the finish line but it's taking some time.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
Bill to slow Labor Department fiduciary-duty rule headed for House vote

Concern over cost of doing business for advisers, lack of choice for consumers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
MSRB to follow Finra regarding suitability rules

By DJAMIESON
WIREHOUSES MAR 11, 2014
Don't let brokers keep watch on themselves

Bloomberg columnist William D. Cohan on the saga of Jill Wile, a former manager in the southeast regional office of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.

By William D. Cohan
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2014
CFP Board to set guidance on compensation disclosure

Differing definitions of “fee-only” were hashed out by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc., NAPFA and the Financial Planning Association earlier this week and while no conclusion was reached, the CFP Board will have the last word.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2014
Bonus disclosure exposes divide

IBDs and wirehouses split on potential regulation to reveal recruiting packages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 07, 2014
Supreme Court broadens whistle-blower status, mutual fund firms on alert

Rules in favor of Fidelity employees who say they were fired for reporting fraud.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2014
Obama's budget: What advisers need to know

SEC would get funding boost; limits placed on retirement-savings tax breaks for wealthy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2014
Republican tax plan would hit Wall Street hard

Dave Camp, the Republican House Ways and Means Committee chairman, is filling in the blanks in his plan to revamp the U.S. tax code and leaning on the financial industry to help pay for lower tax rates.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2014
Senate committee faults Credit Suisse over tax dodgers

A Senate committee report will reprimand Credit Suisse Group AG for helping American clients dodge taxes and will criticize the Justice Department for not pursuing offshore banks aggressively enough, according to two people with knowledge of the findings.

By Matt Ackermann
WIREHOUSES MAR 06, 2014
Former Merrill Lynch broker accused of 18-year Ponzi scheme

A former Merrill Lynch broker already serving a 33-month sentence for securities fraud is back in the hot seat after being indicted for an 18-year Ponzi scheme.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2014
Finra board set to reconsider BrokerCheck website link

Finra plans to revive a proposal that would require brokers to offer customers easier access to their profile in its BrokerCheck database. It's been modified since the first time the regulator floated it. <i>(See what happened to the <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20130424/FREE/130429972&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">first plan</a>.)</i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAR 06, 2014
SEC off to aggressive start in 2014, but can it follow through?

The SEC's recent whirlwind of regulatory warnings prompts the question of whether it is biting off more than it can chew.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2014
Tittsworth to step down as Investment Adviser Association head in 2015

Oversaw growth of investment adviser lobby to 550 firms managing $11T, from 200 firms managing $1T.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.