Regulation And Legislation

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Retirement security advocates hope to attach SECURE to budget legislation in coming weeks
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2019
Retirement security advocates hope to attach SECURE to budget legislation in coming weeks

Despite overwhelming bipartisan support in the House, measure remains stuck in the Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Headwinds to annuities in 401(k) plans persist
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2019
Headwinds to annuities in 401(k) plans persist

Legal and administrative challenges have stalled uptake by plan sponsors.

By Greg Iacurci
Independent contractor status for brokers and advisers safe in California
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2019
Independent contractor status for brokers and advisers safe in California

FSI successfully lobbied earlier this year for an exemption to proposed legislation for its broker-dealer and RIA members.

By Bruce Kelly
Investors put more stock in investment professionals wearing 'adviser' label
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 03, 2019
Investors put more stock in investment professionals wearing 'adviser' label

New study shows 'adviser' is ranked closer to 'doctor' and 'lawyer,' while 'stockbroker' is grouped with 'car salesperson.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra arb panel orders TD Ameritrade to pay $720,816 over alleged lack of oversight of RIA
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 03, 2019
Finra arb panel orders TD Ameritrade to pay $720,816 over alleged lack of oversight of RIA

Investor claims custodian didn't do due diligence on adviser charged with securities fraud.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Jackson National suspends fee-based annuity sales in New York due to best-interest rule
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 03, 2019
Jackson National suspends fee-based annuity sales in New York due to best-interest rule

Others insurers are also poised to pull out of the New York market given the tougher sales standards.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC's proposal on private placements isn't backed by data
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2019
SEC's proposal on private placements isn't backed by data

Calls for reform presume there is a hue and cry among investors for access to such investments.

By InvestmentNews
Elizabeth Warren once wrote a personal finance book
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2019
Elizabeth Warren once wrote a personal finance book

The Democratic presidential candidate's 2005 book, 'All Your Worth,' popularized a simple budget plan: 50% on needs, 30% on wants and 20% on savings.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch client sues over 'paltry' cash yields
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2019
Merrill Lynch client sues over 'paltry' cash yields

Customer claims Merrill's and Bank of America's disclosures were inadequate.

By InvestmentNews
Cetera Advisors charged with defrauding clients
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 30, 2019
Cetera Advisors charged with defrauding clients

SEC said firm failed to disclose conflicts of interest related to more than $10 million in compensation.

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges advisory firm, executives with defrauding injured NFL players
NEWS RIAS AUG 29, 2019
SEC charges advisory firm, executives with defrauding injured NFL players

The players were part of a class-action lawsuit over concussion-related brain injuries.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC imposes $8.4 million penalty on digital coin issuers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2019
SEC imposes $8.4 million penalty on digital coin issuers

Dallas-based Bitqyck and its founders were charged with fraud and offering unregistered securities.

By InvestmentNews
States aren't great at regulating insurance
NEWS OPINION AUG 28, 2019
States aren't great at regulating insurance

Promoters of insurance products can say pretty much anything in their marketing materials

By Ethan Schwartz
Fidelity, Jerry Schlichter trade barbs over Abigail Johnson testimony in 401(k) lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2019
Fidelity, Jerry Schlichter trade barbs over Abigail Johnson testimony in 401(k) lawsuit

Mr. Schlichter, who represents plaintiffs in the suit against MIT, is seeking to have Ms. Johnson testify about a quid-pro-quo allegation.

By Greg Iacurci
Reg BI creates certainty and provides investors with a choice
NEWS OPINION AUG 28, 2019
Reg BI creates certainty and provides investors with a choice

The Securities and Exchange Commission's new regulation takes effect June 30, 2020.

By Todd Rosenfeld
Debate on crypto oversight intensifies as SEC clashes with Facebook over Libra
NEWS FINTECH AUG 27, 2019
Debate on crypto oversight intensifies as SEC clashes with Facebook over Libra

The agency has taken a more pro-regulatory tone than many expected

By Bloomberg
SEC upholds Finra bar despite recent Supreme Court ruling
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
SEC upholds Finra bar despite recent Supreme Court ruling

Agency said high court's decision in Kokesh only applies to monetary sanctions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Massachusetts fines Wells Fargo $450,000 over unregistered agents
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
Massachusetts fines Wells Fargo $450,000 over unregistered agents

Securities regulator says more than 1,600 agents and managers had lapsed registrations.

By InvestmentNews
Investment adviser arrested and charged in $105 million securities fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
Investment adviser arrested and charged in $105 million securities fraud

Brenda Smith of Philadelphia is also facing SEC civil charges that she lied about the performance of her fund, Broad Reach Capital.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 26, 2019
Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy

Because they were unconventional, the wills could be challenged.

By Greg Iacurci