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Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 01, 2024
Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight

'We will build our own principles-based models best suited to emerging financial technology innovations,' says state's securities regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Insurance industry seeks carve out from Massachusetts ‘junk fees’ proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2023
Insurance industry seeks carve out from Massachusetts ‘junk fees’ proposal

Separately, Empower joins industry chorus calls on DOL to withdraw its retirement security proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Employment stress leads to boost in arbitration cases
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 20, 2023
Employment stress leads to boost in arbitration cases

'If there are layoffs, arbitration naturally follows,' says George Friedman, editor of the Securities Arbitration Alert.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance
OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance

It's crucial for investment advisors to recognize the consequences of failing to meet their annual continuing education obligations.

By Alex Krenke
What is the 'basis trade' and why is the SEC concerned?
FIXED INCOME DEC 20, 2023
What is the 'basis trade' and why is the SEC concerned?

The space is dominated by only a few hedge funds, and that could be risky.

By Bloomberg
Finra orders brokerage, former rep to pay $1 million for bad private placements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2023
Finra orders brokerage, former rep to pay $1 million for bad private placements

Claimants alleged fraud, elder abuse, and breach of contract and fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra charges advisor with paying under the table commissions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2023
Finra charges advisor with paying under the table commissions

Finra alleges a southern California broker kicked back $900,000 in commissions to non-registered sales person.

By Bruce Kelly
New tool enables certification of SEC Names Rule compliance
FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
New tool enables certification of SEC Names Rule compliance

Fintech says its solution provides greater scrutiny of ESG claims.

By Steve Randall
Finra smacks Philly broker with Wells notice
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2023
Finra smacks Philly broker with Wells notice

"It's not a good day for Austin Dutton," says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Private securities investor threshold needs a rethink, warns advisor
ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2023
Private securities investor threshold needs a rethink, warns advisor

Inflation, retirement savings growth expand pool of sophisticated investors, according to SEC Report.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'Ponzi-like' private placement mess GPB slides into receivership
ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2023
'Ponzi-like' private placement mess GPB slides into receivership

GPB's founder was an accountant who couldn't do the firm's accounting.

By Bruce Kelly
Bipartisan lawmakers bash Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 14, 2023
Bipartisan lawmakers bash Finra

Finra CEO Robert W. Cook defended the broker-dealer self-regulator, citing efforts to rein in firms with long disciplinary histories and protect senior investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2023
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet

Congress is trying to address the incompatibility of the accounts as state auto-IRA programs proliferate.

By Emile Hallez
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales

'It’s crystal clear for the prospective client that the insurance producer is selling,' says an insurance industry representative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fed opens the door to rate cuts
FIXED INCOME DEC 13, 2023
Fed opens the door to rate cuts

After a relentless stock rally, central bank makes its final policy announcement of 2023.

By InvestmentNews
House passes bill to halt 'bureaucratic' agency rulemaking
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2023
House passes bill to halt 'bureaucratic' agency rulemaking

The legislation is unlikely to get the president's signature, and it probably couldn't stop the DOL's fiduciary rule.

By Emile Hallez
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2023
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal

On day one of public hearing, critics argue potential new measure will alienate some clients and is 'overbroad, unnecessary and inconsistent.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Private equity investors positive on AI, SEC's private funds rules
FINTECH DEC 12, 2023
Private equity investors positive on AI, SEC's private funds rules

LPs are using the technology more and also keen to invest in AI firms.

By Steve Randall
Fiduciaries must show they can serve Main Street investors to win DOL rule debate
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2023
Fiduciaries must show they can serve Main Street investors to win DOL rule debate

'They’re making x dollars in a brokerage account,' says advisor. 'Just charge the client x but give them fiduciary advice for that x.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Will rising interest rates spark SEC crackdown?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 08, 2023
Will rising interest rates spark SEC crackdown?

Some broker-dealers are 'in a bit of a pickle' due to how they invested client cash, industry executive says.

By Bruce Kelly