The settlement would make the harmed investors whole, but can they collect?
Diverse efforts and a tweet from Trump came together for rescue
Don't expect a simple rollback of rules under the Trump administration in 2018 — instead, regulators are on pace to bolster financial adviser oversight.
Those challenging the constitutionality of administrative law judges argue their increased powers mean they should be appointed, not hired.
A growing number of states are looking to pass rules preventing exploitation of seniors
Analyzing rollovers could involve some challenging steps, like gathering information about investments, services and expenses in the retirement plan.
Unlike DOL fiduciary rule, New York's best-interest rule covers life insurance sales and could be a harbinger for other states
About 83% of plan sponsors reviewed their fees, and of those, 40% reduced overall fees, according to a new study
A growing number of states are looking to pass rules preventing exploitation of seniors.
Regulator reveals plans to hold senior officer salaries flat, and other financials, in transparency effort.
A contract may not protect advisers to the extent they believe.
Matthew Kerby declined to participate in hearing looking into allegations.
Numerous changes to individual and business tax provisions are likely to create at least short-term demand for advice.
A plaintiff would have to state in their initial complaint why fiduciary duty was breached, and then prove the violation with 'clear and convincing evidence.'
ProShares and VanEck offerings are among those withdrawn at the agency's request.
But long-term, the agency may get around questions of constitutionality by changing the way it brings on administrative law judges.
Bradley Mascho already charged by SEC with abetting fraud.
It's one in a growing list of instances where plan advisers are being named co-defendants alongside their clients.
An article from the Wall Street Journal reveals that B-D reps are incentivized to recommend costlier investments to clients over cheaper ones.
Will clients become more interested in paying commissions? Will the new tax law steer more financial advisers toward independent channels? It could.
