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Fed's rescue efforts leave advisers hopeful — and confused
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2020
Fed's rescue efforts leave advisers hopeful — and confused

The second government stimulus package comes as advisers are still trying to navigate the historic Cares Act

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra panel awards $10.5 million to New York firm and its CEO
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 09, 2020
Finra panel awards $10.5 million to New York firm and its CEO

Wunderlich Securities to pay Dominick & Dickerman over 2015 deal

By InvestmentNews
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery
OPINION APR 09, 2020
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery

Despite fee-disclosure requirements passed a decade ago, it's not easy for participants to figure out how much they're being charged

By Emile Hallez
To spur lending, SEC loosens restrictions on business development companies
ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2020
To spur lending, SEC loosens restrictions on business development companies

The regulator proposed easing calculations that determine asset coverage ratios, giving BDCs additional flexibility to issue securities

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wealthy win, low-wage earners lose in tax filing extension
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 09, 2020
Wealthy win, low-wage earners lose in tax filing extension

The postponement of the tax deadline is likely to give some wealthy taxpayers an interest-free loan on their tax bills

By Bloomberg
3 suits against JPMorgan Chase’s 401(k) plan are joined
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2020
3 suits against JPMorgan Chase’s 401(k) plan are joined

The suits allege fiduciaries failed to secure lower fees for plan participants

By InvestmentNews
Fed announces up to $2.3 trillion in aid to businesses, municipalities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 09, 2020
Fed announces up to $2.3 trillion in aid to businesses, municipalities

The Fed is starting programs to aid small and midsize businesses, as well as state and local governments

By Bloomberg
Finra rule would require stronger supervision of rogue brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2020
Finra rule would require stronger supervision of rogue brokers

The proposal allows hearing officers to impose additional supervision requirements for brokers involved in disciplinary matters

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cares Act student-loan relief has few takers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2020
Cares Act student-loan relief has few takers

Workers can receive as much as $5,250 for debt repayment, tax free, from employers

By Emile Hallez
Brokers try to figure out what ‘good faith efforts’ mean for Reg BI implementation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2020
Brokers try to figure out what ‘good faith efforts’ mean for Reg BI implementation

SEC has released risk alerts outlining examination expectations for Reg BI, Form CRS

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2020
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package

Senate Finance Committee spokesperson says that it's ‘too early to know what the legislation might encompass’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tax group fights to stop California’s auto-IRA program
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2020
Tax group fights to stop California’s auto-IRA program

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association recently lost its case against CalSavers, and has appealed the decision

By Emile Hallez
SEC reaches $35 million settlement with International Investment Group
RIA NEWS APR 06, 2020
SEC reaches $35 million settlement with International Investment Group

Former RIA agrees to pay disgorgement over alleged sales of fake loan assets

By InvestmentNews
State regulators concerned about impact of COVID-19 on private markets
ALTERNATIVES APR 03, 2020
State regulators concerned about impact of COVID-19 on private markets

NJ securities chief warns that private placements may be used for virus-related frauds

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Massachusetts slaps Janney Montgomery Scott with $286,000 fine
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2020
Massachusetts slaps Janney Montgomery Scott with $286,000 fine

State regulators said the firm did little to stop a broker from short-term trading in mutual funds with front-loaded fees

By InvestmentNews
Treasuries staring at negative rates after Fed's bank move
FIXED INCOME APR 03, 2020
Treasuries staring at negative rates after Fed's bank move

The central bank's decision to allow banks to take on more leverage is pushing down yields on Treasuries

By Bloomberg
Virus outbreak pounds those without rainy day funds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2020
Virus outbreak pounds those without rainy day funds

Only 21 states require high school students take a personal finance course

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC maintains deadline for Reg BI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2020
SEC maintains deadline for Reg BI

The major investment-advice rule remains on track despite calls to delay implementation amid the COVID-19 crisis

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Market plunge chops pension funding by 9%
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2020
Market plunge chops pension funding by 9%

The sell-off in response to the pandemic has hit some industries' pensions plans, such as airlines', harder than others, two reports suggest

By Emile Hallez
Texas fines LendingClub $400,000 for unregistered sales
FINTECH APR 02, 2020
Texas fines LendingClub $400,000 for unregistered sales

The online lending marketplace claims it was selling ‘covered’ securities

By InvestmentNews