Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 16, 2014
House poised to approve continuing resolution that freezes SEC budget

House poised to approve continuing resolution that freezes SEC budget, while agency's chairman says funding not enough to support expanded adviser exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2014
Republicans reject SEC user-fee amendment to appropriations bill

Republicans reject SEC user-fee amendment to appropriations bill that would have provided additional funding for adviser exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2014
SEC raises red flag over Finra enforcement referral rule

Citing concerns over investor protection, SEC commissioners will take up a Finra proposal that would allow arbitrators to alert Finra to broad investor threats during dispute hearings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 16, 2014
SEC chairman promotes securities enforcement

More cooperation, aggressiveness leading to uptick in criminal cases

By Andrew Leigh
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 14, 2014
SEC seeks to bar adviser who allegedly stole $2M

Administrative action follows Federal Court order for adviser Paul Marshall and associated companies to pay fines and disgorgement of more than $15 million.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 14, 2014
SEC commissioner Piwowar leans against fiduciary-duty rule

Republican indicates a preference for enhanced disclosure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS OCT 14, 2014
SEC exams could cost RIAs thousands – or even millions

New study pegs the annual cost for industry at $310 million, but fees for individual firms would vary based on AUM.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 14, 2014
Puerto Rico debt depresses UBS Wealth earnings

Despite record revenue at UBS Wealth Management Americas, profits fell in the second quarter as the firm reported that it had to set aside $44M for litigation costs, mostly related to the firm's investments in Puerto Rico.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS OCT 14, 2014
Muni bond funds face ongoing Puerto Rican woes

Muni bond funds face ongoing Puerto Rican woes as Franklin Templeton and OppenheimerFunds challenge legality of Puerto Rican debt law

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 13, 2014
LPL's former star adviser finds a home

James “Jeb” Bashaw is now registered with small broker-dealer International Assets Advisory.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 13, 2014
Indexed universal life insurance faces fresh scrutiny

Regulators homing in on whether insurers are presenting a picture of performance that's too rosy.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 13, 2014
LPL Financial agrees to pay $541,000 for faulty variable annuities switches in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Commonwealth Secretary William Galvin announces payment to reimburse senior citizens for surrender charges paid when switching variable annuities.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2014
SEC advisory panel recommends new approach to accredited investor label

Group suggests gauging sophistication of individuals based on knowledge, or limiting the portion of a portfolio that can be invested in private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2014
LPL cranks up oversight in response to regulators

<b>LPL Focus 2014</b>: Firm CEO Mark Casady tells 3,500 advisers to be ready for more requests for documentation and background.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Supreme Court to consider workers' rights to sue 401(k) plans

Workers could have more power to hold plans accountable for excessive fees, depending on how the court rules on a key case next year.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2014
Finra names new head of arbitration

A 19-year veteran of the organization will replace Linda Fienberg on Dec. 1.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2014
Ex-Ameriprise adviser pleads guilty to stealing nearly $1 million

Susan Walker admitted to accusations she used $980,000 of client assets to pay for personal expenses, including vacations and private school tuition.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
UBS settles with Puerto Rico regulators for $5.2M over bond improprieties

By Mason Braswell
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2014
Finra sues B-D owner for improper marketing of unregistered securities

Bruce Meyers allegedly inappropriately pushed an offering for a pharmaceutical company he co-owns.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
Wall Street moles go to New York's top cop, spurning SEC cash

Whistle-blowers might rake in more by dealing with the feds, but they're frustrated by slow process.

By Bloomberg