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Finra guidance could help departing reps hang onto clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 11, 2019
Finra guidance could help departing reps hang onto clients

If clients ask, firms must give them contact information for their former brokers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former Ohio rep imprisoned for fraud, theft
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2019
SEC bars former Ohio rep imprisoned for fraud, theft

Martin Stancik, with Voya until 2014, is currently serving 65-month term.

By InvestmentNews
'Wall Street Tax Act' will land on Main Street investors
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2019
'Wall Street Tax Act' will land on Main Street investors

A 10-basis-point tax on financial transactions would have the same effect as a 31% boost in the average expense ratio 401(k) plans pay for equity funds.

By Bloomberg
401(k) lawsuit over Vanguard fees ends with $23.7 million settlement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2019
401(k) lawsuit over Vanguard fees ends with $23.7 million settlement

The employee lawsuit against Anthem Inc. surprised advisers because Vanguard is widely seen as a low-cost provider.

By Greg Iacurci
Few rush to invest in opportunity zones
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2019
Few rush to invest in opportunity zones

Provision of the 2017 tax overhaul lets investors pay less in taxes on profits that are reinvested in low-income communities.

By Bloomberg
Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2019
Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds

SEC chairman indicates desire to modify accredited investor standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETF that doesn't reveal its assets poised to get SEC OK
NEWS ETFS APR 09, 2019
ETF that doesn't reveal its assets poised to get SEC OK

Precidian Funds has been waiting four years for the agency's approval

By Bloomberg
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest

Robert Jackson Jr. warns that the advice measure will need unified support to withstand legal challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy

NAPA's Brian Graff says bills instituting a financial transactions tax and changes to workplace retirement plans could have a big effect on advisers, participants.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients

James Bylenga declined to take part in an inquiry into his conduct.

By InvestmentNews
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 08, 2019
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules

Broker-dealer's claim involves insurer's decision to stop paying trail commissions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Washington wants to ease student loan burden
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2019
Washington wants to ease student loan burden

The Trump administration and Congress are considering limits on debt allowances as well as clearer repayment options in federal programs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 05, 2019
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale

LPL terminated Scott Klor in 2017 for violating firm policies.

By InvestmentNews
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2019
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients

One-page document would crystalize costs highlighted in Form ADV

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2019
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command

Adviser seeks $10 million in damages in dispute over copyrighted sales materials.

By Bruce Kelly
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes

Plan would require wealthy investors to pay capital gains tax on appreciation of their assets each year.

By Bloomberg
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI

Allison H. Lee could arrive just as the agency is finishing its advice reform rule, or get stuck awaiting Senate confirmation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee

Further action appears unlikely with legislature set to adjourn April 8.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit

The case, the first to address the issue of ERISA pre-emption, is a positive sign for other states.

By Greg Iacurci
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2019
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax

The billionaire Democrat joins list of others calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.

By Bloomberg