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SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)
NEWS OPINION JUL 29, 2019
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)

Congress is considering tweaking the popular retirement plan to encourage annuities

By Ethan Schwartz
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation

Ernie Garcia was being investigated for altering receipts.

By InvestmentNews
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board

Chris Flint says he can bring unique perspective of firms offering financial advice, products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner

Auto dealership owner who sold a majority stake to the firm said it is running a Ponzi-like scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy
NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy

Advisory firms should perform due diligence on how all their providers safeguard clients' personal information, including custodians, software and back-office services.

By Sheryl Rowling
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2019
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle

The policy rider, which passed the House largely along party lines, was not included in a budget agreement that requires any changes be approved by both Republicans and Democrats.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 23, 2019
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside

Senate vote on retirement-savings measure not likely this month, so supporters ready push for fall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2019
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account

Michael Garris, who executed 26 unauthorized transactions, was also fined $5,000.

By InvestmentNews
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories

Examination of 50 advisory firms shows lapses in disclosure, compliance programs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bills to strengthen SEC's hand seek bipartisan support
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 22, 2019
Bills to strengthen SEC's hand seek bipartisan support

Legislation to increase penalties, ease statute of limitations pass House committee on party line.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Trump taps top lawyer against DOL fiduciary rule to head the department
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2019
Trump taps top lawyer against DOL fiduciary rule to head the department

Investor advocates wonder whether Eugene Scalia personally holds positions he advocated in court, while financial industry groups welcome the nomination.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC

After keeping a low profile for past few years, one-time REIT czar re-emerges to face consequences for past wrongdoing.

By Bruce Kelly
Why a culture of compliance is critical
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Why a culture of compliance is critical

In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.

By Steve Gresham and Kevin J. Ruth
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million

Two clients, including the former governor of New Hampshire, alleged their broker excessively traded their accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money

GOP lawmakers also ask SEC to increase number of investors who qualify to buy private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2019
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'

The presidential candidate proposes restricting PE firms' ability to pay themselves 'monitoring fees' and dividends, while limiting their ability to use tax breaks for the debt placed on companies they buy

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay $3.3 million for concealing evidence
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2019
Finra arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay $3.3 million for concealing evidence

Brokerage calls decision 'unwarranted and excessive.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2019
Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut sue Trump administration once again over 2017 tax law's most contentious provision.

By Bloomberg
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2019
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds

Regulator obtained $89 million in restitution as a result of the crackdown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements
NEWS OPINION JUL 17, 2019
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements

Retirement plan advisers need to discuss record-keeping pricing, investment vehicles and the use of participant data with clients

By Fred Reish