Regulation And Legislation

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SEC's Blass rebuts assertion Reg BI is tougher than fiduciary standard
NEWS RIAS JUL 10, 2019
SEC's Blass rebuts assertion Reg BI is tougher than fiduciary standard

Agency director says investment advisers must mitigate or eliminate conflicts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra arbitrators slap $1.46 million award on former Cadaret broker
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 09, 2019
Finra arbitrators slap $1.46 million award on former Cadaret broker

Barred broker compiled 17 disciplinary disclosures in 28 years, pleaded guilty for Ponzi scheme

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC head defends Reg BI, but only succeeds in igniting more criticism
NEWS RIAS JUL 09, 2019
SEC head defends Reg BI, but only succeeds in igniting more criticism

A top critic charges the SEC head with 'gamesmanship' and creating a 'false narrative.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC chairman Jay Clayton defends advice rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 09, 2019
SEC chairman Jay Clayton defends advice rule

He strikes back at critics including Elizabeth Warren, who called the new rule a gift to Wall Street.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity says it's entitled to alleged 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2019
Fidelity says it's entitled to alleged 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans

Given the thin margins in the retirement business, firm says it was justified in cutting deals with money managers to boost profits.

By Greg Iacurci
Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing
NEWS RIAS JUL 09, 2019
Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing

Momentum is on the side of legalization at the federal level

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra rogue broker proposal raises concerns among investor, industry advocates
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2019
Finra rogue broker proposal raises concerns among investor, industry advocates

PIABA: It falls short of solving unpaid arbitration. FSI: It gives Finra too much power.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars ex-Raymond James compliance executive for data tampering
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
Finra bars ex-Raymond James compliance executive for data tampering

In 2016, Vincent Storms changed broker audit information and avoided follow-up work.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra arbitrators award $1.8 million to former USAA brokers for wrongful termination
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
Finra arbitrators award $1.8 million to former USAA brokers for wrongful termination

Claimants received $850,000 in compensatory, $700,000 in punitive damages, $250,000 for attorneys

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars ex-Transamerica broker who took $583,000 from clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
SEC bars ex-Transamerica broker who took $583,000 from clients

The broker, Pedro L. Gonzalez-Seijo, was charged last summer with fraud.

By Bruce Kelly
A higher standard of client care
NEWS OPINION JUL 08, 2019
A higher standard of client care

Finra's recent guidance on firms' communications with clients of transitioning advisers recognizes the importance of choice and continuity of service for clients.

By Tash Elwyn
Crypto broker logjam may be swept away by regulatory guidance
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2019
Crypto broker logjam may be swept away by regulatory guidance

SEC and Finra provide information on how securities rules apply to some of the complicated compliance issues posed by digital tokens.

By Bloomberg
Former LPL broker with ties to ex-con charged with fraud
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2019
Former LPL broker with ties to ex-con charged with fraud

SEC charges Kerry Hoffman with fraud involving unregistered securities.

By Bruce Kelly
New York lawmaker works on bill to establish fiduciary duty for advisers in state
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2019
New York lawmaker works on bill to establish fiduciary duty for advisers in state

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz says measure will be 'stronger' than previous disclosure bill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars unregistered adviser attempting to serve professional athletes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2019
SEC bars unregistered adviser attempting to serve professional athletes

Daryl Davis allegedly made several false claims about the size of his firm, Parrish Group, and celebrity clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Financial industry group asks CFP Board to back off if reps comply with Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 02, 2019
Financial industry group asks CFP Board to back off if reps comply with Reg BI

CFP Board CEO Keller touts standard but indicates possible delay in its enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra slaps Summit Brokerage with fines, restitution over broker churning
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 02, 2019
Finra slaps Summit Brokerage with fines, restitution over broker churning

Broker's trading generated $650,000 in commissions while clients suffered steep losses.

By Bruce Kelly
Treasury proposes curtailing 'one bad apple' rule for MEPs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2019
Treasury proposes curtailing 'one bad apple' rule for MEPs

Current rules punish all the employers in a multiple employer plan for a mistake made by just one

By Greg Iacurci
Finra bars broker accused of stealing $1 million from clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 02, 2019
Finra bars broker accused of stealing $1 million from clients

The broker, James Thomas Booth, joined LPL as a result of the firm's NPH acquisition.

By Greg Iacurci
Judge rejects Ohio National motion to throw out case involving variable annuity commissions
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2019
Judge rejects Ohio National motion to throw out case involving variable annuity commissions

LPL broker Lance Browning alleges the insurer acted unlawfully last year when it terminated certain trail commissions.

By Greg Iacurci