Regulation And Legislation

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Advisers rally around Rhoades after NAPFA bow-out
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 12, 2012
Advisers rally around Rhoades after NAPFA bow-out

Advisers rally around Ron Rhoades, who yesterday bowed out as the next chairman of NAPFA after acknowledging a minor compliance violation.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 11, 2012
RIAs might be winners in election

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2012
Avoiding fiscal cliff comes down to war of wordplay

Will Obama settle for more 'revenue' rather than higher 'rates' from wealthy?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2012
Revenue generator: Go after wealthy tax deadbeats, GAO says

IRS focus on individuals, small business with income over $200k could bring in extra $1B.

By Liz Skinner
Obama win means uncertainty the only certainty, advisers say
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2012
Obama win means uncertainty the only certainty, advisers say

Status quo election offers slim chance for compromise on fiscal cliff, tax cuts and fiduciary standard, advisers say following the Obama victory

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Taxes deferred: Battle over investment tax breaks 'going to get ugly'
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2012
Taxes deferred: Battle over investment tax breaks 'going to get ugly'

Industry groups ready to go to the mat over deductions and other incentives

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2012
New adviser survey doesn't bode well for Obama

The latest Brinker Barometer does not bode particularly well for President Obama.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2012
Election to decide fiduciary regulation proposed by DOL

The fate of a proposed regulation that could have a profound impact on investment advisers is resting on the results of tomorrow's presidential election.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 04, 2012
Insurers prepare for new risk management law

By MFXFeeder
NEWS RIAS NOV 04, 2012
Cut exposure to Medicare taxes

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2012
CFP Board lays out penalties for violations

The CFP Board's new sanction guidelines cover 40 types of misconduct

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Graceland: Regulators offer extensions in wake of Sandy
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2012
Graceland: Regulators offer extensions in wake of Sandy

Finra and SEC to provide grace period on certain filings for firms located in areas hit by massive storm

By DJAMIESON
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2012
Election outcome to determine fate of controversial fiduciary reg

Obama win would mean green light for DOL proposal; Romney, red

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2012
Fiduciary standard center stage at TD confab

By DJAMIESON
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 28, 2012
Time to end regulatory dillydallying

Uncertainty about the future weight of regulations making their way through the bureaucratic maze in Washington is harming the banks, their clients in corporate America and economic growth.

By MFXFeeder
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 26, 2012
Schapiro begins to shape legacy narrative

Mary Schapiro is widely expected to leave her post as head of the SEC. The latest sign: She has begun to talk about her legacy as chairman of the commission.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS OCT 26, 2012
Eight tax strategies for advisers to consider

By Paul Menchaca
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2012
Finra expels firm for 'brazen' defiance of SEC

Finra has expelled a securities outfit for allegedly lying to — and defying — the SEC. One claim: the firm's CEO was barred from running the brokerage, but continued to do so anyway.

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2012
Pawlenty now feeding at Wall Street 'trough' he once bashed

Former Presidential candidate taking over as CEO of financial services lobbying group

By John Goff
Huh? Dodd-Frank proposal gets bipartisan backing
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2012
Huh? Dodd-Frank proposal gets bipartisan backing

Muni adviser reform fast-tracked after committee consensus reached; possible blueprint for SRO proposal

By Mark Schoeff Jr.