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LPL lets more advisers do fiduciary 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2018
LPL lets more advisers do fiduciary 401(k) business

Strategy is an extension of efforts that began due to the DOL fiduciary rule, observers say.

By Greg Iacurci
Kovack re-elected to Finra board
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2018
Kovack re-elected to Finra board

Paige Pierce wins small-firm seat, Janney Montgomery Scott CEO Timothy Scheve takes large-firm seat

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC orders new enforcement hearings as a result of Supreme Court ruling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2018
SEC orders new enforcement hearings as a result of Supreme Court ruling

Agency orders 'do-overs' following Supreme Court ruling on appointment of in-house judges

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New York, Connecticut taxpayers look to Plan B options to avoid SALT
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2018
New York, Connecticut taxpayers look to Plan B options to avoid SALT

A few potential back-up plans exist, but there's a lot you should know before forging ahead

By Bloomberg
Senate Banking Committee approves SEC nominee Elad Roisman
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 23, 2018
Senate Banking Committee approves SEC nominee Elad Roisman

If confirmed by full Senate, Republican would restore commission to full strength until December.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fund industry limits C-share investing, cutting 12b-1 fee income for advisers
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2018
Fund industry limits C-share investing, cutting 12b-1 fee income for advisers

Growing pressure on fees and disclosures drives fund industry limits on C-share investing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra arbitrators order Pennsylvania brokerage to pay client $1 million in damages
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2018
Finra arbitrators order Pennsylvania brokerage to pay client $1 million in damages

James E. Grimes accused Trustmont Financial of breaching fiduciary duty in a case related to two annuity exchanges and a private REIT.

By Sarah Min
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 23, 2018
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress

Boosting the corporate tax rate, eliminating carried interest and modifying the pass-through provision are among the possibilities Democrats are discussing.

By Bloomberg
Galvin dings North Carolina brokerage $400,000 for 'shutting its eyes' to violations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 23, 2018
Galvin dings North Carolina brokerage $400,000 for 'shutting its eyes' to violations

Capital Investment Group allegedly failed to supervise an agent who solicited money from clients for his own business ventures.

By Bloomberg
Brokers, advisers and insurance agents implicated in alleged $100 million investment fraud
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2018
Brokers, advisers and insurance agents implicated in alleged $100 million investment fraud

In all, around 370 advisers sold the Future Income Payments, according to plaintiff's attorneys

By Greg Iacurci
SEC bars owner of investment advisory firm for misusing $2.2 million in client funds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2018
SEC bars owner of investment advisory firm for misusing $2.2 million in client funds

Caleb R. Overton raised the money to invest in an S&P 500 ETF but instead allegedly played options and lost all but $34,000 in a little over a year.

By Bloomberg
Client divorce splits advisers' fiduciary duty of loyalty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 22, 2018
Client divorce splits advisers' fiduciary duty of loyalty

Working with a divorcing couple poses challenges, but specialized training programs can help advisers better serve this large market segment.

By Blaine F. Aikin
SEC chairman Jay Clayton calls for end to broker sales contests
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2018
SEC chairman Jay Clayton calls for end to broker sales contests

Top regulator says such incentives prevent brokers from acting in clients' best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges cold-caller, his firm with defrauding investors who bought penny stock
EQUITIES AUG 21, 2018
SEC charges cold-caller, his firm with defrauding investors who bought penny stock

Long Island-based group was being paid to promote the stock.

By Bloomberg
As DOL fiduciary rule dies, variable annuities come alive — sales up for first time since 2014
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 21, 2018
As DOL fiduciary rule dies, variable annuities come alive — sales up for first time since 2014

Indexed annuity sales also broke their previous quarterly sales record.

By Greg Iacurci
Elizabeth Warren: Wall Street influence weakening SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 21, 2018
Elizabeth Warren: Wall Street influence weakening SEC advice rule

Senator cites 'soft corruption' of revolving door that causes SEC members to kowtow to industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges five unlicensed salespeople in Woodbridge Ponzi
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 20, 2018
SEC charges five unlicensed salespeople in Woodbridge Ponzi

Unregistered agents pose "massive" problem in South Florida: attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines Interactive Brokers $5.5 million for short-sale violations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 20, 2018
Finra fines Interactive Brokers $5.5 million for short-sale violations

Regulator says firm did not have adequate procedures in place to comply with regulations

By InvestmentNews
How a hacker led to Finra censuring and fining a broker-dealer
FINTECH AUG 20, 2018
How a hacker led to Finra censuring and fining a broker-dealer

Buttonwood Partners of Madison, Wis., fined $50,000 over unauthorized transfers.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill pays $8.9 million SEC penalty over undisclosed conflict of interest
WIREHOUSES AUG 20, 2018
Merrill pays $8.9 million SEC penalty over undisclosed conflict of interest

Brokerage failed to tell investors about its own business interest in U.S. subsidiary of foreign bank

By Mark Schoeff Jr.