Regulation And Legislation

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Indexed annuity illustrations are hurting consumers: group
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 05, 2019
Indexed annuity illustrations are hurting consumers: group

Center for Economic Justice argued in a comment letter to the NAIC that insurers are incentivized to develop indexed annuities with disingenuous product illustrations.

By Greg Iacurci
Podcast: The SEC advice rule just hit — here's what advisers need to know today
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2019
Podcast: The SEC advice rule just hit — here's what advisers need to know today

Senior reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. speaks with managing editor Christina Nelson about tensions at the SEC hearing, the final vote and the latest insights on the new regulatory package.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why a lack of diversity may be hurting your 401(k) clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2019
Why a lack of diversity may be hurting your 401(k) clients

Investment committees are often narrow and uniform, which could have negative consequences for 401(k) plan sponsors.

By Blaine F. Aikin
SEC releases new details on investment advice reform package
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2019
SEC releases new details on investment advice reform package

Statement and fact sheet clarify four measures in the just-approved financial advice standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC reforms impose new requirements on brokers and advisers, but some argue not enough
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2019
SEC reforms impose new requirements on brokers and advisers, but some argue not enough

New rules stress disclosure of conflicts, but fall short of creating a uniform fiduciary standard.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra bars no-show former Ameritas adviser
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2019
Finra bars no-show former Ameritas adviser

James Anderson declined to answer questions about selling away.

By InvestmentNews
SEC orders Pennsylvania Ponzi operator to disgorge $1.5 million
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2019
SEC orders Pennsylvania Ponzi operator to disgorge $1.5 million

Insurance agent James Hocker promised investors returns of 30%, but kept the money.

By InvestmentNews
Investor advocates slam SEC advice reform on eve of Reg BI vote
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2019
Investor advocates slam SEC advice reform on eve of Reg BI vote

Barbara Roper says the new regulations 'will mislead investors into expecting protections the rules do not deliver and deprive them of protections they currently receive.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court to hear 401(k) stock-drop case
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2019
Supreme Court to hear 401(k) stock-drop case

The high court could have a significant impact on how such retirement plan suits involving company stock play out.

By Greg Iacurci
What you need to know about professional fiduciaries
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
What you need to know about professional fiduciaries

A new model law would allow states to do a better job of protecting the interests of those subject to guardianship.

By Blaine F. Aikin
What to look for in the final SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
What to look for in the final SEC advice rule

After 6,000 comment letters, here are the key points advisers want the SEC to resolve in its final rule package.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Historical timeline of the SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
Historical timeline of the SEC advice rule

Here are the major milestones on the journey toward the agency's final advice reform package

By CNELSON
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2019
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client

The broker, David Strnad, "exceeded the scope of his authority" when he made the trades, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
What the new DOL fiduciary rule will probably look like
RIA NEWS MAY 31, 2019
What the new DOL fiduciary rule will probably look like

The regulation can't mirror the SEC's advice rule, but could borrow many of its key concepts.

By Greg Iacurci
Senate tries to put SECURE retirement bill on fast track
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2019
Senate tries to put SECURE retirement bill on fast track

Supporters want to maintain momentum of 417-3 House approval.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement bill would allow tax-free financial planning
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 30, 2019
Retirement bill would allow tax-free financial planning

Adviser advocates are grateful for attention to the matter, but say the provision needs to be clarified.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan Chase to pay $5 million in parental-leave discrimination claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 30, 2019
JPMorgan Chase to pay $5 million in parental-leave discrimination claim

Bank's policy "relies on and enforces sex-based stereotypes" according to male employee

By Bloomberg
SEC busts RIA for padding advisory fees by 40%
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2019
SEC busts RIA for padding advisory fees by 40%

In addition to overcharging clients, Stephen Brandon Anderson overstated his assets under management in SEC filings.

By Jeff Benjamin
How to replicate a stretch IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 28, 2019
How to replicate a stretch IRA

Stretch IRA is no longer a retirement planning strategy when the SECURE Act was passed in 2019. There are still other options – find out what they are

By Ramon Berenguer
Finra bars former Commonwealth rep for non-cooperation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 28, 2019
Finra bars former Commonwealth rep for non-cooperation

Benjamin Bourgeois Jr. failed to give regulator information for its investigation.

By InvestmentNews