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New strategy in 401(k) litigation: Ask for settlement before suit is filed
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2023
New strategy in 401(k) litigation: Ask for settlement before suit is filed

Law firm Lieff Cabraser is reportedly busy sending letters to plan sponsors.

By Emile Hallez
SEC expands rule to ensure fund portfolios match their names
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 20, 2023
SEC expands rule to ensure fund portfolios match their names

The final regulation targets 'greenwashing' but strips out what would have been 'a more onerous' ESG provision, a lawyer says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bipartisan House members press SEC official to drop mutual fund reform proposal
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 19, 2023
Bipartisan House members press SEC official to drop mutual fund reform proposal

Lawmakers say changes would hurt retirement investors. They also raise concerns about a proposal to curb advisor conflicts related to AI.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley sued for $750M by private equity firms claiming fraud
WIREHOUSES SEP 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley sued for $750M by private equity firms claiming fraud

The disputed deal involved a loan to Miami-based Brightline Holdings, which is developing a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

By Bloomberg
Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2023
Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires

Tax officials will focus on high earners and corporations that are not paying their fair share.

By Bloomberg
SEC regulations give 'short shrift' to potential cost for small advisors
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2023
SEC regulations give 'short shrift' to potential cost for small advisors

Investment Adviser Association files petition pushing agency to make number of staff, not AUM, the deciding factor in defining a firm as 'small.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
State regulators continue to oppose Finra remote supervision pilot program
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 14, 2023
State regulators continue to oppose Finra remote supervision pilot program

Over nearly three years 'our branch examiners have refined their skills and become very adept at identifying risk remotely,' insists LPL Financial.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New leader of state regulators places emphasis on 'risky' digital assets
ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2023
New leader of state regulators places emphasis on 'risky' digital assets

Hodgepodge of different regulations needs addressing, says securities lawyer.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Love it or hate it, climate reporting may be inevitable
OPINION SEP 13, 2023
Love it or hate it, climate reporting may be inevitable

Legislation in California that will likely become law goes much farther than an SEC proposal on emissions reporting for public companies.

By Emile Hallez
U.S. lags globally on retirement due to health, quality of life issues
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2023
U.S. lags globally on retirement due to health, quality of life issues

Academics suggest improvements to the savings system and restoring the solvency of Social Security.

By Emile Hallez
SEC Chair Gensler fires back at GOP critics
FINTECH SEP 12, 2023
SEC Chair Gensler fires back at GOP critics

Leader accused of proposing regulations that are ‘sowing discord and confusion.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC hits YieldStreet with $1.9M penalty linked to shipping investment
ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2023
SEC hits YieldStreet with $1.9M penalty linked to shipping investment

YieldStreet failed to disclose heightened risk, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
California gets ahead of SEC in forcing firms’ carbon disclosure
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2023
California gets ahead of SEC in forcing firms’ carbon disclosure

Golden State’s proposal will force corporations to make carbon emissions public.

By Bloomberg
What problems? Violations in NASAA sweep exams fall dramatically
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2023
What problems? Violations in NASAA sweep exams fall dramatically

States found lower rates of problems with investment advisors across numerous categories.

By Emile Hallez
Next DOL fiduciary proposal under attack prior to release
COMPLIANCE SEP 11, 2023
Next DOL fiduciary proposal under attack prior to release

Even before seeing the text, the insurance industry says the measure to raise advice standard for retirement accounts will hurt middle- and low-income savers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The Bay State’s fiduciary ruling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2023
The Bay State’s fiduciary ruling

With the Massachusetts decision, the fiduciary question now moves to states.

By InvestmentNews
Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2023
Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown

Most HNW individuals are compliant because they have quality advisors who know the law and how to follow it correctly, says one advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Barr wades in to join battle to cripple Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2023
Barr wades in to join battle to cripple Finra

Former Trump Attorney General enters fight with other heavyweights on behalf of broker-dealer against Biden’s Justice Department.

By Matthew Sellers
Finra arbitrators order expelled brokerage to pay $3.2M for excessive trading
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2023
Finra arbitrators order expelled brokerage to pay $3.2M for excessive trading

'It’s the most extreme churning I’ve seen in more than 40 years,' the investor's lawyer says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC provides road map for investment advisory firm examinations
RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2023
SEC provides road map for investment advisory firm examinations

'I can’t recall when they’ve been so explicit about what they do and why they choose a firm for examination,' a compliance expert says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.