Regulation And Legislation

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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2019
UBS eliminating SMA management fees

The company believes the move will help advisers compete for business.

By Ryan W. Neal
'Trusted' professionals are targeting older Americans
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
'Trusted' professionals are targeting older Americans

Elderly fraud often involves professional firms and companies, including banks, financial advisers, insurers and law firms.

By Bloomberg
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors

Bill to include expertise, experience criteria faces difficult legislative prospects

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors

Bill to include expertise, experience criteria faces difficult legislative prospects.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 18, 2019
FPA raises most campaign funds ever at single reception at annual conference

Organization seeks more support from members for political efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CFP Board moving ahead with plan to strengthen enforcement by end of year
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 17, 2019
CFP Board moving ahead with plan to strengthen enforcement by end of year

In the meantime, the organization is checking backgrounds of CFPs one-by-one as they renew their credentials.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House approves bill requiring SEC to test investor disclosures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 17, 2019
House approves bill requiring SEC to test investor disclosures

Republicans objected, saying it was a move by Democrats to delay Reg BI

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 17, 2019
CFP Board moving ahead with plan to strengthen enforcement by end of year

In the meantime, the organization is checking backgrounds of CFPs one-by-one as they renew their credentials.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 17, 2019
House approves bill requiring SEC to test investor disclosures

Republicans objected, saying it was a move by Democrats to delay Reg BI

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?
OPINION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Jamie Hopkins
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Jamie Hopkins
Securities lawyers call on Finra to halt expungement process
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2019
Securities lawyers call on Finra to halt expungement process

PIABA report charges systematic abuse of the procedure for clearing brokers' disciplinary records.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC takes aim at second Cetera broker-dealer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2019
SEC takes aim at second Cetera broker-dealer

Commission adds Cetera Advisor Networks to an earlier lawsuit alleging overcharging of funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Former Woodbridge Group CEO gets 25 years in $1.3 billion fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2019
Former Woodbridge Group CEO gets 25 years in $1.3 billion fraud

The scheme caused more than 7,000 retirees and other investors to lose money

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2019
SEC takes aim at second Cetera broker-dealer

Commission adds Cetera Advisor Networks to an earlier lawsuit alleging overcharging of funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Bill requiring investor testing of SEC disclosures headed toward House approval
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 14, 2019
Bill requiring investor testing of SEC disclosures headed toward House approval

Measure, catalyzed by Form CRS, likely to advance on party-line vote.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 14, 2019
Bill requiring investor testing of SEC disclosures headed toward House approval

Measure, catalyzed by Form CRS, likely to advance on party-line vote.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.