Regulation And Legislation

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On verge of GOP nomination, advisers say Trump is still largely an unknown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 23, 2016
On verge of GOP nomination, advisers say Trump is still largely an unknown

One says isolationist policies could be bad for economic growth, but another likes his stand on tax reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
State regulators offer training to help spot senior financial abuse
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2016
State regulators offer training to help spot senior financial abuse

The North American Securities Administrators Association will make Senior$afe available to its members next month.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Think your stock fund is risky? Try these ETFs
ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2016
Think your stock fund is risky? Try these ETFs

Exchange-traded funds have achieved a new feat, producing dozens of funds that are riskier than the most volatile individual stocks in the Standard and Poor's 500 stock index.

By John Waggoner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 21, 2016
SEC adds ETFs, variable annuities to exam priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commission will be looking at ETF sales strategies, trading practices and disclosures, as well as suitability and sales supervision of variable annuities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAR 20, 2016
MoneyGuidePro updates new version in line with DOL fiduciary rule requirements

Updates for the latest version include features on client goals, life expectancy, household risk tolerance, health care and Social Security.

By Alessandra Malito
The implications of the DOL retirement study for plan advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2016
The implications of the DOL retirement study for plan advisers

Regulators are continuing their push for industry-provided data to improve compliance oversight.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Kocherlakota: Use the power of negative rates
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2016
Kocherlakota: Use the power of negative rates

If the Fed takes rates into negative territory, it might actually be able to raise rates faster and higher

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2016
Finra charges former broker with improperly trading customers accounts

David Randall Lockey, who had worked for SWS Financial Services, now known as Hilltop Securities Independent Network, is named in the complaint

By Christine Idzelis
Are you applying the standard of care required for your clients?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2016
Are you applying the standard of care required for your clients?

It pays to understand any governance structures already in place to ensure they meet expectations for every type of client.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RIA NEWS MAR 16, 2016
Historical timeline of fiduciary duty for financial advice

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2016
Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland part of judicial panel that struck down 'Merrill Lynch rule'

By Christine Idzelis
House Speaker Paul Ryan becomes leading opponent of DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2016
House Speaker Paul Ryan becomes leading opponent of DOL fiduciary rule

House Speaker Paul Ryan has charged into the debate in the last few weeks with arguments echoing those of the financial industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2016
Investors owed millions in arbitration awards getting stiffed, lawyer group says

PIABA wants Finra to create a national recovery pool funded by brokerages.

By Christine Idzelis
LPL eyes more fee-based variable annuities as fiduciary rule looms
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2016
LPL eyes more fee-based variable annuities as fiduciary rule looms

Distribution of more variable annuities in an advisory rather than commission environment could play out as a result of Labor Department regulation.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC sues muni adviser for undisclosed fees under new rules
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 15, 2016
SEC sues muni adviser for undisclosed fees under new rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first time acted to enforce new rules placed on state and local government financial advisers, alleging that a Kansas firm breached its fiduciary duty by reaping undisclosed fees from the underwriter of its client's bond offerings.

By Bloomberg
Investment advisers becoming more frequent target of SEC enforcement
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2016
Investment advisers becoming more frequent target of SEC enforcement

Agency brought 126 actions against more than 230 adviser or company defendants in 2015, about 15% of the total enforcement cases last year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2016
Perez tries to win over Democrats skeptical of DOL fiduciary rule

With the Labor Department's fiduciary rule closing in on finalization, some lawmakers still question potential costs of implementing the measure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 14, 2016
GL Capital Partners' former CEO Daniel Thibeault sentenced to nine years in prison

Mr. Thibeault pled guilty to misappropriating around $15 million from the GL Beyond Income Fund.

By Bloomberg
SEC approves Finra broker-compensation rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 14, 2016
SEC approves Finra broker-compensation rule

Rule requires transferring brokers to send an “educational communication” to clients they are trying to convince to make the move with them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC creates new office to help oversee financial advisers
RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2016
SEC creates new office to help oversee financial advisers

Unit will develop 'new tools and techniques' to strengthen risk analysis and surveillance.

By Christine Idzelis