Regulation And Legislation

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2016
Labor Department's fiduciary rule survives challenge

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS FEB 02, 2016
Seniors a 'bulls-eye' for scams uncovered by the states

Advisers can help elderly clients avoid being a target, securities regulator says.

By Liz Skinner
Druckenmiller backs Kasich as best bet to beat Hillary Clinton
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2016
Druckenmiller backs Kasich as best bet to beat Hillary Clinton

'Kasich has been my favorite all along,' the billionaire money manager said.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2016
Adviser groups, financial firms keep cash flowing to congressional candidates

Organizations that dominate lobbying expenditures also donate the most to political campaigns. Leading the charge are NAIFA and the ICI, while TD Ameritrade contributed just $9,000.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2016
These days, running for president means talking tough about Wall Street reform

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> These days, running for president means talking tough about Wall Street reform.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2016
Advisers cast their vote on who should be the next president

2,041 advisers surveyed by <i>InvestmentNews</i> weigh in on the presidential election

By Ellie Zhu
SEC fines RIA $2.8 million and bars owner in 'Madoff of Main Street' case
RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2016
SEC fines RIA $2.8 million and bars owner in 'Madoff of Main Street' case

Regulator bars owner of Total Wealth Management, Jacob Cooper, known as 'Main Street Madoff' by former clients, and holds him liable in case where losses are expected to total as much as $44 million.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2016
Adviser Twitter fight erupts when Dave Ramsey bashes DOL fiduciary rule

The controversial financial guru said the Labor Department rule would &quot;kill&quot; the middle class' ability to get retirement advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 29, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule arrives at OMB

A Labor Department rule that would raise investment advice standards for retirement accounts took its last step toward finalization Thursday night.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JAN 29, 2016
Consider yourself warned on message archiving

Firms may have to spend more money and more management time upgrading their archiving systems

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2016
SEC wraps up case against 'no-show' adviser Dawn J. Bennett

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The SEC is poised to wrap up its case against adviser Dawn J. Bennett, despite Ms. Bennett and her lawyers skipping the trial.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS JAN 28, 2016
Adviser accused of fraud boycotts SEC's in-house administrative trial

Dawn Bennett skips the start of her trial on grounds that it's unfair for SEC to use in-house administrative law judges.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2016
Finra income soars due to increased fines, rising regulatory fees

A combination of increased revenue, including a doubling of money raised through fines, and lower expenses helped Finra significantly increase net income last year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New 401(k) suit targets Vanguard fund fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2016
New 401(k) suit targets Vanguard fund fees

Advisers should consider whether collective trust funds and separate accounts offer lower expenses than their mutual fund counterparts.

By Greg Iacurci
Regulatory process for advisers could slow in 2016
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 26, 2016
Regulatory process for advisers could slow in 2016

Both regulators are in the midst of major personnel changes and Congress is headed for an election year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New bill aims to curtail elder financial abuse
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 26, 2016
New bill aims to curtail elder financial abuse

Measure would encourage advisers and financial institutions to report potential fraud, while protecting them from civil or administrative liability.

By Greg Iacurci
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2016
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on

Financial Services Institute supports legislation to replace Labor Department's rule, and is not ruling out a lawsuit if it is finalized.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 24, 2016
Form ADV deserves your attention

Mistakes made on this form are low-hanging fruit for the SEC and state regulators.

By MFXFeeder
401(k) suit targeting Vanguard fees could support case for active funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 22, 2016
401(k) suit targeting Vanguard fees could support case for active funds

Will putting iconic fund firm in the crosshairs turn fiduciaries' attention toward overall value and away from fees?

By Greg Iacurci
SEC warning could lower mutual fund fees paid to brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2016
SEC warning could lower mutual fund fees paid to brokers

The agency issued guidance to directors saying they should install a process to evaluate whether administrative fees are being used to encourage distribution.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.