Regulation And Legislation

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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2013
Tussle over mandatory arbitration

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2013
Bill allowing multistate insurance sales on fast track

But critics say one-stop shop a bad policy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2013
Galvin goes back for more

Mass. regulator hits IBDs with new sanctions over nontraded REITs.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2013
A new secular bull market, despite no "feel good' moment

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
BofA Merrill bias settlement goes to once-skeptical judge for approval

The judge who today will hear arguments on Bank of America's $160 million settlement has repeatedly rejected requests by black financial advisers at BofA's Merrill Lynch unit to sue as a group over alleged racial discrimination.

By Matt Ackermann
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
Merrill settles racial lawsuit for $160M, but little changes

Ripple effect could be felt, making advice business 'a healthier place.'

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2013
Finra examining analyst participation in IPO pitches

Wall Street's self-regulator is looking into whether research analysts are participating in pitches to win business underwriting initial public offerings.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Legally-married same-sex couples get retirement boost from DOL

Defined as spouses for benefits; based on where married, not where living.

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME SEP 03, 2013
Gundlach says Fed making mistake in way it's ending asset buying

The central bank has opted for a “seat of the pants” way of handling policy, according to the Doubeline executive.

By Matt Ackermann
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 01, 2013
Ban imposed for obstructing firm's CCO

By Michael Shagrin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 01, 2013
Best execution a critical obligation

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2013
CFP Board's new chief investigator adds enforcement muscle

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2013
SEC bans portfolio manager for misleading compliance officer

The charges are the agency's first under Rule 38a-1(c) of the Investment Company Act.

By Michael Shagrin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2013
Festive fall on tap for Washington but action is another thing

Advisers watching for clues on the federal budget, debt ceiling, tax policy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 26, 2013
Stock exchanges should lose SRO status: SIFMA

Trade group calls for review of B-D and exchange regulatory structures.

By DJAMIESON
FINTECH AUG 25, 2013
Capturing conversations

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2013
Finra warns on private-placement investments

Warning on eve of new regulations allowing more investors access.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
EQUITIES AUG 23, 2013
The Takeaway: Nasdaq reopens to wild applause

By Joshua Brown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 21, 2013
Sifma pushing regulators to end poverty plea of brokers

Industry group sees trouble when brokers get out of paying back notes.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 20, 2013
Five candidates vying for one slot on Finra board

Small-firm seat on regulator's board is open; will be filled at annual meeting in August.

By DJAMIESON