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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2017
More advisers disapprove of Trump job performance at six-month mark

More than half of respondents to <i>InvestmentNews</i> poll say their confidence has dropped since start of term. Supporters give him partial credit for market uptick.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2017
Bannon plan to raise taxes on highest earners may find GOP support

Lawmaker says higher top income-tax rate may be acceptable, if coupled with other changes benefiting corporations.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2017
Former Morgan Stanley broker barred over claims of unsuitable trading

Anthony Vincent Ferrone refused to provide complete testimony at Finra hearing

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Jay Clayton says SEC, DOL can give market 'clarity' on fiduciary rule

Chief regulator is confident two agencies could reach 'common ground' on an investment advice standard across all accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Finra promotes Susan Schroeder to head unified enforcement effort

Ms. Schroeder had been serving as head of enforcement since the departure of Brad Bennett earlier this year.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
RBC to pay $560,000 for transferring retiree's pension

Finra panel says Wyoming couple lost right to receive monthly benefits.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Sen. Gary Peters brings broker background to work every day on Capitol Hill

Michigan Democrat resists ripping up DOL fiduciary rule but would be open to some changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Pennsylvania broker hit with $200,000 fine for 'dishonest or unethical practices'

By Bruce Kelly
WIREHOUSES JUL 25, 2017
Wells Fargo wants mistakenly sent client data returned

Information includes names, Social Security numbers of tens of thousands of wealthy clients.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents want to push implementation back until 2019

ICI, Chamber of Commerce among groups asking for delay, while Democratic lawmakers call on DOL to keep to its earlier planned schedule of Jan. 1, 2018.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule causing DC-plan record keepers to change business with insurance agents

Principal has communicated that independent agents must change their business models to keep receiving compensation.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH JUL 22, 2017
Understanding algorithms is key to gauging robo fiduciary status

Regulators must learn new techniques and skills to examine robo-advisers for their adherence to the fiduciary standard.

By crain-api
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2017
Don't forget: Comment period for CFP Board's new standards ends Aug. 21

The proposed standards enhance the value of certification by establishing clear standards for the delivery of financial advice.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2017
Sean Spicer resigns as press secretary after Anthony Scaramucci is appointed communications director

Scaramucci is known as an ardent foe of the DOL fiduciary rule, having said during the campaign that Trump would repeal it .

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2017
How to fix Social Security

Retirement expert Alicia Munnell talks about the options for mending the 82-year-old safety net.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 20, 2017
DOL regulation translates into pay cut for some advisers

Reduction in compensation begs question of whether rule is being twisted to bolster broker-dealers' bottom lines.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2017
House panel passes bill to replace DOL fiduciary rule with one requiring disclosure of conflicts

Measure likely to continue in partisan advance in House, but could stall in Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2017
Finra seeks to raise pressure on firms hiring rogue brokers, avoiding arbitration payments

Board advances proposals to amend membership applications to allow the regulator to scrutinize troubled brokers, pending monetary awards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2017
Finra bars broker who lost job after felony indictment

Dick P. Wollman was fired by Horace Mann Securities for failing to disclose his indictment and barred for not cooperating with Finra's investigation into his termination.

By InvestmentNews
WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2017
Bank of America's Moynihan: No quick pullback from fiduciary rule

Chairman and CEO of the bank that contains Merrill Lynch says the DOL regulation is part of a larger trend in financial services.

By Bruce Kelly