Regulation And Legislation

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Georgia Senate races could determine fate of Biden agenda
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2020
Georgia Senate races could determine fate of Biden agenda

Even 50-50 Democratic control presents challenges for the president-elect

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden presidency to be ESG friend
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2020
Biden presidency to be ESG friend

From Paris climate deal and racial justice to renewable energy and diversity, Biden administration welcomed by ESG investors

By Natalie Kenway
DOL’s ESG rule an instance of America’s divide
OPINION NOV 09, 2020
DOL’s ESG rule an instance of America’s divide

It appears unlikely a Biden administration would be able to overturn the rule

By InvestmentNews
SEC's Lee says agency should consider rules for socially responsible investing
RIA NEWS NOV 06, 2020
SEC's Lee says agency should consider rules for socially responsible investing

The commissioner suggested the SEC think about standardized reporting on climate risk for public companies and investment funds

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What the DOL could look like under Biden
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2020
What the DOL could look like under Biden

The agency would start reversing Trump policies as quickly as possible

By Emile Hallez
UBS sued for $500 million by Chinese tycoon over deal gone awry
WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2020
UBS sued for $500 million by Chinese tycoon over deal gone awry

Wealthy Chinese businessman Guo Wengui steps up his fight over money he lost when the bank called in a margin loan

By Bloomberg
Fed leaves rates, asset purchases unchanged
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2020
Fed leaves rates, asset purchases unchanged

Chair Jerome Powell stresses that the economy needs fiscal and monetary policy support

By Bloomberg
A divided government? No problem, most advisers say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2020
A divided government? No problem, most advisers say

There's a sense of relief that the extremes of both parties would be tamped down by a Biden presidency and a Republican Senate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Election results point toward divided government
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2020
Election results point toward divided government

That scenario could slow any attempt to change investment advice rules put in place under the Trump administration

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges phony New Jersey adviser with $5 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2020
SEC charges phony New Jersey adviser with $5 million fraud

Terrence Chalk allegedly ran a Ponzi-like scheme that promised 12% annual returns

By InvestmentNews
Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2020
Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits

The similar cases, against Allstate and Northern Trust, were also brought by the same law firms

By Emile Hallez
SEC obtains record $4.7 billion in penalties, disgorgement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2020
SEC obtains record $4.7 billion in penalties, disgorgement

Enforcement cases drop in latest fiscal year, but agency officials tout results obtained amid pandemic challenges

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra sues ex-BofA Merrill analyst who used corporate card for 'adult entertainment'
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2020
Finra sues ex-BofA Merrill analyst who used corporate card for 'adult entertainment'

Paramveer Singh, a former tech stock analyst, spent $21,000 at the club, Finra alleges

By Bruce Kelly
DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s

Plan fiduciaries could have to prove that nonfinancial factors of ESG funds are in the best interest of workers, one lawyer said

By Emile Hallez
Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus

With demand from investors growing, plan sponsors focus on their fiduciary duty

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC eases rules for accessing private securities markets
ALTERNATIVES NOV 02, 2020
SEC eases rules for accessing private securities markets

The changes modernize private market rules and make it easier for small companies to obtain financing, according to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Election poses fresh challenge for Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2020
Election poses fresh challenge for Reg BI

If Democrats prevail, regulators may upset the new Reg BI standard, leading to big changes in fee structures — or they may just leave it alone

By Bruce Kelly
Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope

There’s a lot in the bill for pre-retirees, company sponsors and retirees, but the changes proposed for retirees jumped out at me

By George Moriarty
DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2020
DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans

Agency takes the term 'ESG' out of the text, but opponents say the regulation's chill factor remains

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Inheriting client assets? Finra says not so fast
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2020
Inheriting client assets? Finra says not so fast

The new rule requires reps to receive written permission before accepting an inheritance

By Mark Schoeff Jr.