Regulation And Legislation

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'Selling away' doesn't mean the B-D is not ultimately responsible
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2019
'Selling away' doesn't mean the B-D is not ultimately responsible

Quest Capital was held responsible for non-client losses.

By crain-api
Finra initiative cracks down on firms recommending costly 529 share classes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 28, 2019
Finra initiative cracks down on firms recommending costly 529 share classes

Regulator gives firms until April 1 to report themselves, avoid fines; restitution still required

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retired NFL player, lottery winner win $4.2 million arbitration award from Morgan Stanley
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 28, 2018
Retired NFL player, lottery winner win $4.2 million arbitration award from Morgan Stanley

The lottery winner, James Groves, was awarded $3.3 million, and Asante Samuel, who retired in 2013 after an 11-year career with the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons, will receive $879,000.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo to pay states $575 million over sales practices
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 28, 2018
Wells Fargo to pay states $575 million over sales practices

The settlement with 50 states and the District of Columbia announced Friday resolves state investigations into Wells Fargo's practices from 2002 to 2017.

By Bloomberg
Biggest events for advisers last year
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 28, 2018
Biggest events for advisers last year

Key news for the wealth management industry included the Edelman-Financial Engines merger, the Focus Financial IPO and the seller's market in RIAs

By Joe Duran
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 27, 2018
JPMorgan to pay more than $135 million for improper handling of ADRs

This is the eighth action against a bank or broker, and fourth action against a depositary bank, resulting from the SEC's ongoing investigation into abusive ADR pre-release practices.

By InvestmentNews
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $10 million for lapses in anti-money laundering program
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 26, 2018
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $10 million for lapses in anti-money laundering program

Finra's findings were largely surrounding legacy Morgan Stanley Smith Barney systems, staffing and processes relating to the surveillance of wire transfers, and the deposit and sale of low priced securities.

By InvestmentNews
Shutdown likely to last past Christmas as wall fight drags on
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 24, 2018
Shutdown likely to last past Christmas as wall fight drags on

The White House and Democrats remain at an impasse over President Donald Trump's demand for billions of dollars in border wall funding

By Bloomberg
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 24, 2018
Finra makes it harder for brokers to expunge tainted records

Latest rule tells arbitrators that expungement should be a 'rare remedy.'

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges Wealthfront and second robo-adviser for false disclosures
NEWS FINTECH DEC 21, 2018
SEC charges Wealthfront and second robo-adviser for false disclosures

Charges are the first enforcement actions brought by the SEC against digital advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 21, 2018
Finra sues Ami Forte, one-time Morgan Stanley superstar broker

Finra suit charges Forte with churning the account of an elderly, mentally incompetent client

By Bruce Kelly
Robinhood's halted foray into banking prompts lawmaker scrutiny
NEWS FINTECH DEC 21, 2018
Robinhood's halted foray into banking prompts lawmaker scrutiny

Bipartisan group of Senate Banking Committee members asks the SEC and FDIC to review the firm's offering.

By Bloomberg
Time runs out on bills to ease small broker audits, highlight regulatory impact on small advisers
NEWS RIAS DEC 20, 2018
Time runs out on bills to ease small broker audits, highlight regulatory impact on small advisers

Advocates for the measures vow to fight again next year, tout bipartisan support in Congress

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch to pay $6 million for breaking Finra rules by selling coveted IPO shares to brokers' families, other brokers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 20, 2018
Merrill Lynch to pay $6 million for breaking Finra rules by selling coveted IPO shares to brokers' families, other brokers

Over eight years, the wirehouse made at least 1,462 prohibited sales in 325 IPOs, including shares of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

By Bruce Kelly
New tax laws invite strategic sidestepping
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 20, 2018
New tax laws invite strategic sidestepping

Uncertainty looms, but there may be some good news ahead for taxpayers.

By Bloomberg
T shares are dead
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 20, 2018
T shares are dead

The death of the DOL fiduciary rule condemned the mutual fund share class to extinction.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC exams to focus on investor fees, adviser conflicts of interest in 2019
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 20, 2018
SEC exams to focus on investor fees, adviser conflicts of interest in 2019

Agency intends to emphasize protection of Main Street investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC slaps Ancora Advisers with $100,000 fine for pay-to-play violations
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2018
SEC slaps Ancora Advisers with $100,000 fine for pay-to-play violations

Ancora Advisors made political contributions and then provided adviser services to public agencies.

By Bruce Kelly
William Galvin hits MetLife with $1 million fine for failing to keep track of pensioners
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 19, 2018
William Galvin hits MetLife with $1 million fine for failing to keep track of pensioners

Massachusetts says insurance firm must pay retirees and beneficiaries who were 'presumed dead'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC's latest on fiduciary: Advisers can customize individual client agreements
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2018
SEC's latest on fiduciary: Advisers can customize individual client agreements

Disclosure and informed consent can limit services, allow third-party pay.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.