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SEC backtracks on rule change
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 16, 2012
SEC backtracks on rule change

The SEC will not be passing an interim rule next week that would have let issuers of private securities, like hedge funds, immediately begin to make solicitations to the public.

By DJAMIESON
Finra's settlement with ex-Provident execs 'slap on the wrist,' says lawyer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 16, 2012
Finra's settlement with ex-Provident execs 'slap on the wrist,' says lawyer

Couglin, Harrison fined $50K each, suspended for two years; 27 firms that sold preferred shares have closed

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2012
SEC user fee bill faces steeper climb than SRO measure

Both on hold as House committee tries to reach consensus

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2012
Lawsuit against KBS REIT dropped

Allegations in dropped lawsuit included misrepresentation of objectives, holdings and dividend policy

By Bruce Kelly
Inland CEO Daniel Goodwin criticizes REIT IPO
ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2012
Inland CEO Daniel Goodwin criticizes REIT IPO

CEO Daniel Goodwin doesn't rule out legal action against Retail Properties of America Inc., which Inland formerly controlled.

By Bruce Kelly
Amended House bill includes fiduciary duty for muni advisers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 13, 2012
Amended House bill includes fiduciary duty for muni advisers

Legislation that would narrow proposed Securities and Exchange Commission regulation of municipal advisers would require them to meet a fiduciary-duty standard of care, according to the bill's sponsors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 12, 2012
Bachus reignites SRO debate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2012
Court case is key for same-sex couples

By Liz Skinner
Attorney who fought Finra — and won — wins seat on board
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 09, 2012
Attorney who fought Finra — and won — wins seat on board

Carreno victorious in small-firm election; fended off enforcement action last year

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2012
Bachus reopens SRO debate, snipes at advisers

Two weeks ago, Rep. Spencer Bachus said his SRO bill was on indefinite hold. But after his strident Op-Ed piece in Monday's WSJ, the issue is again front and center.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 03, 2012
Veteran regulator Robert Plaze to retire from SEC

A veteran regulator who has been instrumental on issues involving the investment advisory sector is leaving the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 03, 2012
Rift, rather the chasm, separates parties on investment-income taxes

Although a chasm separates Democrats and Republicans over most of the Bush tax cuts, the difference between them on taxation of investment income is more of a rift. Democrats are seeking a 20% rate on dividends and capital gains, while the GOP wants to set it at 15%.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2012
SEC to Congress: Give us more control over munis

Regulator cites limited ability to protect investors; 'we could do more'

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2012
Ex-NY Daily News columnist and fund manager Siris settles charge for $1.1M

Regulators claim he misled hedge fund investors, misused money to support Chinese company

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2012
Finra maintains higher spending on lobbying

Amid cost cuts, SRO spends $550K to make its case on Capitol Hill

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2012
U.S. Court dismisses class action bid against KBS REIT

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2012
Bill would dramatically jack up SEC fines on securities firms

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 29, 2012
Estate tax a focus of fiscal-cliff debate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JUL 29, 2012
More give up U.S. passports to skirt taxes

With taxes on the wealthy expected to rise dramatically, a small but increasing number of Americans are renouncing their U.S. citizenship. Is this smart planning or plain crazy? Advisers weigh in.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 29, 2012
401(k) plan sponsors dump costly providers

By Darla Mercado