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Morningstar to pay $3.5 million to settle SEC conflict-of-interest charges
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 15, 2020
Morningstar to pay $3.5 million to settle SEC conflict-of-interest charges

The research firm did not comply with rules designed to separate credit ratings from sales and marketing, according to the regulator

By Sean Allocca
SECURE Act creates wrinkle for annuities in inherited IRAs
OPINION MAY 15, 2020
SECURE Act creates wrinkle for annuities in inherited IRAs

The end of the stretch provision requires that accounts be distributed within 10 years after the owner’s death

By Jamie Hopkins
Fed launches ETF program with $305 million purchase Tuesday
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 15, 2020
Fed launches ETF program with $305 million purchase Tuesday

The central bank's weekly balance sheet update also showed its total assets hit a new record of $6.93 trillion

By Bloomberg
Finra clarifies sales contest restrictions for proposal to align suitability, Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 14, 2020
Finra clarifies sales contest restrictions for proposal to align suitability, Reg BI

Competition is okay if it involves general categories of investments rather than specific products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars no-show former Ameriprise rep
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2020
Finra bars no-show former Ameriprise rep

Arthur Hoffman was suspended by the firm last month for outside business interests

By InvestmentNews
Former plan participants file suit against giant ad agency
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2020
Former plan participants file suit against giant ad agency

The 401(k) plan of Aegis Media Americas is charged with not using less expensive funds

By Sean Allocca
Finra suspends broker-dealer it previously charged with fraudulent markups
ALTERNATIVES MAY 14, 2020
Finra suspends broker-dealer it previously charged with fraudulent markups

The regulator charged Sandlapper Securities in 2017 with exorbitant markups of securities

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges advisers with breaching fiduciary duty over fund choices
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2020
SEC charges advisers with breaching fiduciary duty over fund choices

Hybrid Ambassador Advisors used 12b-1 funds instead of less costly versions

By InvestmentNews
SEC puts pressure on fee transparency in increasingly complex wrap accounts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 13, 2020
SEC puts pressure on fee transparency in increasingly complex wrap accounts

The regulator often includes the fees among its annual examination priorities, however they were not on the list this year

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lawyers slow to embrace Zoom for Finra arbitration hearings
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2020
Lawyers slow to embrace Zoom for Finra arbitration hearings

In-person sessions, suspended during the pandemic, allow for better presentation of evidence and arguments, they say

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Powell plays down possibility of negative Fed rates
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2020
Powell plays down possibility of negative Fed rates

The Fed chairman cited the risk that the pandemic will cause the U.S. lasting economic harm

By Bloomberg
Court orders Florida Ponzi duo to pay $1.8 million penalty
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 12, 2020
Court orders Florida Ponzi duo to pay $1.8 million penalty

Neil Burkholz and Frank Bianco are also required to disgorge more than $860,000

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley hit with $5 million penalty for misleading clients in wrap account program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2020
Morgan Stanley hit with $5 million penalty for misleading clients in wrap account program

The SEC charged the wirehouse with not fully disclosing fees for five years

By Jeff Benjamin
Showdown in 2nd Circuit over Reg BI
OPINION MAY 12, 2020
Showdown in 2nd Circuit over Reg BI

The smart money is betting the SEC will prevail in the challenge to its new rules scheduled to take effect June 30

By Barry R. Temkin
Fed to begin buying corporate bond ETFs Tuesday
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 12, 2020
Fed to begin buying corporate bond ETFs Tuesday

The Fed said another program to buy debt directly from issuers will launch 'in the near future'

By Bloomberg
Finra delays launch of online securities licensing exams
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2020
Finra delays launch of online securities licensing exams

An update on the regulator's website says more time needed for system testing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Plaintiff in failed 401(k) suit files new case against ADP
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2020
Plaintiff in failed 401(k) suit files new case against ADP

McCaffree Financial, which unsuccessfully sued Principal Life, recently brought an unrelated case against ADP

By Emile Hallez
Digital currencies are more regulated than you think
OPINION MAY 11, 2020
Digital currencies are more regulated than you think

The past few years have seen significant growth in regulatory clarity for at least a certain segment of this asset class

By Craig Salm
New rules on bailout loans confuse borrowers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2020
New rules on bailout loans confuse borrowers

Some smaller companies have joined the rush to return PPP loans in response to the Trump administration's rules and guidance

By Bloomberg
Finra projects operating loss, potential drawdown of reserves
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2020
Finra projects operating loss, potential drawdown of reserves

Broker self-regulator says it will not increase regulatory fees for member firms this year

By Mark Schoeff Jr.