Regulation And Legislation

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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.
Court's decision on Reg BI lawsuit could come down near implementation date
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2020
Court's decision on Reg BI lawsuit could come down near implementation date

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to an expedited oral argument in early June

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former LPL rep for falsifying client net worth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2020
Finra fines former LPL rep for falsifying client net worth

Donald Woods inflated retirees’ wealth figures so that he could sell them REITs

By InvestmentNews
Finra slashes mediation fees in response to coronavirus shutdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 06, 2020
Finra slashes mediation fees in response to coronavirus shutdown

Mediators will work remotely for $100 an hour; so far, 85 agree to participate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Rep fined $5,000 for cheating on Series 24 exam
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 06, 2020
Rep fined $5,000 for cheating on Series 24 exam

Spencer Sullivant, a former Waddell & Reed rep, was also suspended for 18 months

By InvestmentNews
Big US stock traders get SEC OK to start own exchange
EQUITIES MAY 05, 2020
Big US stock traders get SEC OK to start own exchange

Heavyweights backing Members Exchange, which include Morgan Stanley, hope the venture will reduce the cost of market data

By Bloomberg
Remote securities license testing could create new normal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 05, 2020
Remote securities license testing could create new normal

Finra and state administrators are set to launch online testing for Series 6, 7, 63, 65 and 66 exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away

Michael Mountjoy was also suspended for six months by the regulator

By InvestmentNews
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm

Western International will pay $325,000 and have its compliance methods reviewed

By InvestmentNews
New York Fed to begin buying ETFs in ‘early May’
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 04, 2020
New York Fed to begin buying ETFs in ‘early May’

The Fed's two corporate lending programs could buy up to $750 billion in debt and exchange-traded funds

By Bloomberg
Muni market has stabilized since the pandemic jolt, but don't skimp on credit check
FIXED INCOME MAY 04, 2020
Muni market has stabilized since the pandemic jolt, but don't skimp on credit check

Fed steps up with monetary support; experts want Congress to provide more fiscal backing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers should be able to use the pass-through deduction
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Advisers should be able to use the pass-through deduction

Amid the unprecedented economic disruption, independent contractor financial advisers are among the small business owners adversely impacted

By Dan Arnold
Restore the tax deduction for advisory fees
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Restore the tax deduction for advisory fees

During these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we protect and expand access to financial advice

By Dale Brown
Even with SEC guidance, advisers must decide when to disclose PPP loans
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2020
Even with SEC guidance, advisers must decide when to disclose PPP loans

The regulator deems ‘material’ federal help to pay personnel who work with clients

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC pulls license from New York broker-dealer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2020
SEC pulls license from New York broker-dealer

The regulator alleges Portfolio Advisors Alliance used false offering documents

By InvestmentNews
Fiduciary rule rewrite still expected despite departure of DOL official
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2020
Fiduciary rule rewrite still expected despite departure of DOL official

The agency may not complete the legislation until late in the year, while it deals with fallout from COVID-19

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pandemic highlights importance of estate planning
OPINION APR 30, 2020
Pandemic highlights importance of estate planning

The current environment may increase clients' interest in establishing estate plans and getting all the necessary documents in place

By Samantha Weyrauch Davis
Financial industry groups seek SEC rule on 12b-1 fee disclosure
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2020
Financial industry groups seek SEC rule on 12b-1 fee disclosure

Investor advocates: Common sense and the Investment Advisers Act require the disclosure of higher-fee funds

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges California adviser with cherry-picking
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2020
SEC charges California adviser with cherry-picking

The regulator alleged that Donald Kellen allocated winning trades to his own account

By InvestmentNews
Catch-up contributions being weighed in Congress
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2020
Catch-up contributions being weighed in Congress

A recent bill proposes tripling 401(k) and IRA limits this year

By Emile Hallez