Regulation And Legislation

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Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2019
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings

Let's call out these plans for what they are

By InvestmentNews
Reg BI will be shaped by enforcement decisions, Democratic SEC commissioners say
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2019
Reg BI will be shaped by enforcement decisions, Democratic SEC commissioners say

Lee: 'There are opportunities to make it strong, and we have to seize them early'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme

Agency wants Lester Burroughs, a rep at Lincoln Investment Planning, to disgorge gains.

By InvestmentNews
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts

CEO Bentsen says states should defer to SEC's Regulation Best Interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Riskiest ETFs get a green light
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
Riskiest ETFs get a green light

But the SEC's proposal would require brokers to assess whether investors understand the risks — which might discourage firms from offering the products.

By Bloomberg
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal

Advisers must act without regard to compensation, but 'best available option' language excised.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute

Webcast panelists recommend starting what could be an expensive and time-consuming process sooner than later.

By Jeff Benjamin
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2019
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts

Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule

Bay State, New Jersey regulations could set standard for other states

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Ronald J. Roach concocted financial statements to show revenue at solar energy company.

By InvestmentNews
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program
NEWS OPINION DEC 02, 2019
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program

Regulator's actions can serve as a model for the SEC and others on incorporating industry feedback to improve regulatory programs

By Dale Brown
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 27, 2019
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule

The agency published answers to four questions about Form CRS.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2019
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities

Unregistered Brett Pittsenbargar sold $18 million of fraudulent paper to at least 45 investors.

By InvestmentNews
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 26, 2019
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products

The agency, concerned about consumer protection, says clients need a baseline understanding of product risk

By Greg Iacurci
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2019
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval

Critics say the proposal falls well short of what is needed to address unpaid arbitration awards.

By Jeff Benjamin
DOL digital 401(k) rule not digital enough, industry says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2019
DOL digital 401(k) rule not digital enough, industry says

Some stakeholders say the disclosure proposal is still paper-centric and should take into account newer technologies.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges Arizona man with defrauding elderly investors
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 25, 2019
SEC charges Arizona man with defrauding elderly investors

Agency said Conrad Coggeshall raised $700,000 from four investors that he claimed was going to be invested in an M&A firm.

By InvestmentNews
Compliance officer who raised red flag about GPB Capital says she is now a target
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2019
Compliance officer who raised red flag about GPB Capital says she is now a target

Toni Caiazzo Neff says she has been followed, had car tampered with.

By Bruce Kelly
Court orders $12 million disgorgement in stock manipulation case
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2019
Court orders $12 million disgorgement in stock manipulation case

Samuel DelPresto and his MLF Group ran 'pump-and-dump' microcap scheme

By InvestmentNews
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2019
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting

Vereit Inc. agreement follows $1 billion litigation settlement in September

By Mark Schoeff Jr.