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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2012
SEC reviews internal watchdog's video interview

By Bloomberg
IG who's hounded SEC in doghouse over adviser's YouTube video
FINTECH MAY 17, 2012
IG who's hounded SEC in doghouse over adviser's YouTube video

By John Goff
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2012
SEC staff rebels against watchdog's supposed 'reign of terror'

Inspector General Kotz's zealous approach has apparently won him few friends inside the commission

By John Goff
Grassley wants answers to claims SEC destroyed Goldman, Madoff files
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2012
Grassley wants answers to claims SEC destroyed Goldman, Madoff files

Charges leveled by long-time employee at the Commission

By John Goff
Revolving-door study of SEC cites ethics-advice record
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2012
Revolving-door study of SEC cites ethics-advice record

By Doug Cubberley
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2012
ICI appoints longtime congressional aide to head political affairs

Shevlin brought on board to help thwart money-market reform; has worked for three Dems in the House

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity to SEC: You've done enough money market reform
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 16, 2012
Fidelity to SEC: You've done enough money market reform

Fidelity Investments is the latest financial firm to fire a shot across the Securities and Exchange Commission's bow regarding money market funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How to survive 'taxmageddon' without frying the economy: Orszag
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 14, 2012
How to survive 'taxmageddon' without frying the economy: Orszag

It is possible to close the budget deficit and leave the recovery mostly intact -- but it won't be easy

By Peter Orszag
Buffett rule will clobber Mitt Romney — but won't jolt Albert Pujols
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 14, 2012
Buffett rule will clobber Mitt Romney — but won't jolt Albert Pujols

Proposal likely to smack those with lots of capital income; ordinary income not so much

By John Goff
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2012
Longevity insurance faces hurdles to become a retirement option

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 14, 2012
Finra enforcement actions, fines way up

Finra was busy in 2011. Very busy. A new survey reveals the regulator conducted almost 1,500 enforcement actions last year. Meanwhile, the SRO meted out close to $70 million in fines -- a nearly 50% increase. And there's more where that came from.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Romney aims to wield ax on max tax
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2012
Romney aims to wield ax on max tax

Under plan, top marginat rate would top out at 28%; all personal income tax rates cut by a fifth

By John Goff
EQUITIES MAY 14, 2012
Ex-NFL star Willie Gault accused of stock-pumping fraud

Former olympian, NFL star Willie Gault has been accused by the SEC of taking part in a scheme to artificially inflate the stock of a medical-device company that he managed.

By Doug Cubberley
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 14, 2012
SEC turns to data analysis to draw out offending advisers

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2012
Advisers are urged to fight against SRO proposal

By Lavonne Kuykendall
In a sea of trouble, Schapiro endures political slings, arrows
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2012
In a sea of trouble, Schapiro endures political slings, arrows

Former SEC Chair Levitt calls her 'bedeviled'; Congressman defends Capitol Hill's constant questioning

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra challenges Schwab effort to stem class action claims
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2012
Finra challenges Schwab effort to stem class action claims

Finra claims that The Charles Schwab Corp. is violating rules by including in arbitration agreements a provision requiring investors to waive their rights to bring or participate in class actions against the firm.

By Bloomberg
So exactly why did Jamie Dimon call out Ben Bernanke?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2012
So exactly why did Jamie Dimon call out Ben Bernanke?

JPMorgan boss' questioning of Fed policy raised eyebrows

By John Goff
Finra warns B-Ds about gray areas when courting seniors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 10, 2012
Finra warns B-Ds about gray areas when courting seniors

Regulator says some firms take liberties using 'senior designations'; supervisory procedures must be tightened and enforced

By Dan Jamieson
B-D exec fleeced church, paid horse farm: SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2012
B-D exec fleeced church, paid horse farm: SEC

Commission claims Waters took in cash for bogus funds, spent the money

By Darla Mercado