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Precious metals dealers charged in $185 million elder fraud scheme
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2020
Precious metals dealers charged in $185 million elder fraud scheme

The unregistered advisers allegedly convinced retirees to put savings into overpriced gold and silver bullion

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Adviser bilked more than $100,000 from investment partnerships: SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2020
Adviser bilked more than $100,000 from investment partnerships: SEC

The regulator is seeking permanent injunctions against Oscar Haynes Morris Jr. and his RIA Lakeside Capital Partners

By InvestmentNews
Here's why advisers think Joe Biden's 401(k) tax plan will spur Roth contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2020
Here's why advisers think Joe Biden's 401(k) tax plan will spur Roth contributions

The Democratic presidential nominee would convert retirement savings tax deferrals to tax credits

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Complying with state senior reporting statutes
OPINION SEP 24, 2020
Complying with state senior reporting statutes

Firms must consider the interplay between different reporting laws in each state to maximize their immunity

By Andrew Mount
State regulators flexed enforcement muscle in 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2020
State regulators flexed enforcement muscle in 2019

The NASAA report shows last year produced the most actions taken and money returned to investors in five years

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
B-Ds may be more likely to recommend complex products than RIAs
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2020
B-Ds may be more likely to recommend complex products than RIAs

The NASAA report analyzed the results of a benchmarking exam taken prior to implementation of Reg BI

By InvestmentNews
Finra proposal to tighten expungement process heads to SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2020
Finra proposal to tighten expungement process heads to SEC

The rule would establish a special roster of arbitrators for expungement and set deadlines for requests

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mutual of Omaha settles ERISA lawsuit for $6.7 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2020
Mutual of Omaha settles ERISA lawsuit for $6.7 million

The agreement would end the class-action suit brought in early 2018

By Emile Hallez
Trade groups join push for e-delivery of investment documents
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2020
Trade groups join push for e-delivery of investment documents

SIFMA, Investment Adviser Association, and others, are pushing the SEC to make electronic delivery the default option

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
COVID-19 401(k) loans end with a fizzle
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2020
COVID-19 401(k) loans end with a fizzle

Workers were mostly uninterested in the expanded $100,000 loan limit, according to recently released data

By Emile Hallez
New Schlichter lawsuit targets MEP
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2020
New Schlichter lawsuit targets MEP

The prominent 401(k) litigation firm filed a class-action lawsuit this week against Pentegra Retirement Services

By Emile Hallez
Scalia making hay in his time inside
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2020
Scalia making hay in his time inside

First he convinced the courts to throw out the fiduciary rule; now he’s crafted a new one as agency chief

By Emile Hallez and Mark Schoeff Jr.
Court orders asset manager to return $1 million to investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2020
Court orders asset manager to return $1 million to investors

SEC complaint alleges John Geraci knew of fraud when marketing his fund

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges former Transamerica rep with fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 17, 2020
SEC charges former Transamerica rep with fraud

Scott Allen Fries of Cincinnati took $178,000 from clients and spent it on himself

By InvestmentNews
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2020
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives says lawmakers are receptive to its diversification pitch

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2020
Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints

As his clients sue, former rep James Flynn is reportedly in the Caribbean

By Bruce Kelly
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2020
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2020

We look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!

By Michael Kitces
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 16, 2020
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years

The central bank said again that it will continue buying Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities 'at least at the current pace'

By Bloomberg
BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity press SEC for wider digital delivery of investment documents
FINTECH SEP 16, 2020
BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity press SEC for wider digital delivery of investment documents

Electronic delivery should be the default communication method for investors, according to a letter sent to the agency this month

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 15, 2020
Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study

Even though a federal appeals court vacated the measure in 2018, its impact lives on

By Mark Schoeff Jr.