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Clayton touts SEC enforcement achievements despite pandemic disruptions
NEWS RIAS OCT 08, 2020
Clayton touts SEC enforcement achievements despite pandemic disruptions

The agency imposed sanctions totaling more than $4 billion and examined 15% of RIAs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The SEC's push for more alts and private placements is the wrong move at the wrong time
NEWS OPINION OCT 08, 2020
The SEC's push for more alts and private placements is the wrong move at the wrong time

Plenty of examples prove the regulator's efforts are out of step with the market

By Bruce Kelly
SEC proposal would allow ‘finders’ to pitch unregistered securities
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2020
SEC proposal would allow ‘finders’ to pitch unregistered securities

While approved for public comment, Democratic commissioners voiced concerns over investor protections

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
In-plan retirement income slow to arrive
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2020
In-plan retirement income slow to arrive

Figuring out how defined-contribution plans can provide a guaranteed stream of income requires all hands on deck

By Fred Barstein
Why is ESG used most in retirement plans? It's not performance
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2020
Why is ESG used most in retirement plans? It's not performance

Institutional investors use environmental, social and governance factors to align with stakeholders, according to a report by Callan

By Emile Hallez
SEC streamlines process for creation of fund of funds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 07, 2020
SEC streamlines process for creation of fund of funds

Under the new rule, most arrangements won't need individual approval

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2020
Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings

If Chairman Jay Clayton leaves the SEC, a Republican successor likely will pick up the mantle

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Critics pummel SEC effort to boost reporting threshold for money managers
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 06, 2020
Critics pummel SEC effort to boost reporting threshold for money managers

Opponents say the higher level for reporting stock holdings deprives investors and advisers of crucial information

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Radio show adviser reported missing ahead of SEC investigation
NEWS RIAS OCT 06, 2020
Radio show adviser reported missing ahead of SEC investigation

Christopher W. Burns allegedly fled the day before he was expected to hand over documents to the regulator

By Bruce Kelly
TriNet sued over MEPs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2020
TriNet sued over MEPs

Law firm Capozzi Adler, which has been the most active 401(k) litigator this year, filed the class-action complaint against the HR provider

By Emile Hallez
Are MEPs the next big target for lawsuits?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2020
Are MEPs the next big target for lawsuits?

At least three cases were filed recently against providers of multiple employer plans, and two other cases have been settled

By Emile Hallez
AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2020
AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks

New York City REIT sees a staggering decline in value after it begins trading

By Bruce Kelly
Where opportunity meets responsibility
NEWS OPINION OCT 05, 2020
Where opportunity meets responsibility

Examining the implications of the SEC expanded definition of an 'accredited investor' for private equity investors — and the advisers who serve them

By John Taft
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2020
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit

The allegations fell under section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act — a strategy that has been unsuccessful for numerous plaintiffs who sue investment managers

By Emile Hallez
Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2020
Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022

The brokerage industry self-regulatory organization says the hike is needed to address structural deficit

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2020
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?

On this week's InvestmentNews Podcast, Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly discuss whether financial regs will be affected if Democrats win the election

By InvestmentNews
CFP Board changes governance practices
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2020
CFP Board changes governance practices

In a move to enhance oversight of the credentials, new rules strengthen the board’s ability to enforce code of ethics and standards

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2020
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump

Numerous other state auto-IRA programs are in development, and the plans should be thinking about drawdown strategies, a report suggests

By Emile Hallez
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 01, 2020
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade

At the same time, Toronto-Dominion Bank’s acquisition of an ownership stake in the Charles Schwab Corp. was also approved

By Bloomberg
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online
NEWS RIAS SEP 30, 2020
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online

A review of 45 fee-only advisers by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard shows only 14 of them mention the term on their website homepages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.