Regulation And Legislation

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Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms

Many trade groups representing financial advisers have donated to at least one lawmaker who objected to certifying the 2020 presidential election.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2022
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online

The SEC's 'Investomania' videos are an attempt to encourage investors to research before investing, but some are upset by the videos' references to meme stocks and crypto.

By Bloomberg
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s

ForUsAll, a 401(k) provider that specializes in alternative investments, alleges that Labor exceeded its authority by trying to institute an effective ban.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence

John Sherman Jumper, a 17-year veteran of the securities industry, was based in Memphis, Tennessee.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 02, 2022
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds

The restitution settles Finra charges that the firm recommended Class C shares with ongoing fees when more affordable Class A shares were available.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2022
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures

Madison Avenue Securities didn't disclose or didn't adequately disclose conflicts associated with compensation the firm received from certain advisory client investments. 

By Bruce Kelly
Wall Street’s lawyers attack SEC effort to crush greenwashing
NEWS ESG JUN 01, 2022
Wall Street’s lawyers attack SEC effort to crush greenwashing

Lawyers are concerned about what they consider vague demands for more disclosure.

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 31, 2022
Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker

The firm and the former rep were ordered to pay Carlos Ramon Tapia Sanchez $160,000 each in damages; his attorney said the broker inappropriately recommended that Sanchez invest in junk bonds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Barred broker latest to be focus of a GWG bond complaint
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2022
Barred broker latest to be focus of a GWG bond complaint

Marc Korsch, who was booted from the securities industry last year, has a staggering 33 disclosure items on his BrokerCheck report.

By Bruce Kelly
Deutsche Bank, DWS raided over allegations of greenwashing
NEWS ESG MAY 31, 2022
Deutsche Bank, DWS raided over allegations of greenwashing

DWS has faced regulatory probes in the US and Germany after its former chief sustainability officer, Desiree Fixler, went public with greenwashing allegations last year.

By Bloomberg
Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2022
Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill

The measure will provide part of the foundation for the Senate companion bill to SECURE 2.0, which the House approved in March.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Promises of student debt forgiveness put advisers in uncharted territory
NEWS RIAS MAY 27, 2022
Promises of student debt forgiveness put advisers in uncharted territory

The moving target of potential debt forgiveness, coupled with an extended payment moratorium, has advisers reading the political tea leaves for direction.

By Jeff Benjamin
Creative Planning, Schwab, Fidelity fighting adviser's collusion charges
NEWS RIAS MAY 26, 2022
Creative Planning, Schwab, Fidelity fighting adviser's collusion charges

The firms named in the adviser's complaint go to 'corrupt and malicious lengths ... to keep their illicit profit mill churning,' according to the lawsuit.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC Chair Gensler defends ESG proposals to skeptical ICI conference
NEWS ESG MAY 26, 2022
SEC Chair Gensler defends ESG proposals to skeptical ICI conference

The agency’s goal is to give investors more and better information so that they can determine whether companies and investment funds are living up to their ESG promises, the SEC chief said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC presses on with anti-greenwashing proposals
NEWS ESG MAY 25, 2022
SEC presses on with anti-greenwashing proposals

The agency proposed a set of rule changes related to fund names and ESG disclosures made by advisers and investment providers.

By Emile Hallez
Ameriprise unit to pay $5 million to settle SEC charges over VA sales
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 25, 2022
Ameriprise unit to pay $5 million to settle SEC charges over VA sales

The firm's staff encouraged Ameriprise registered reps to offer clients the chance to swap their current variable annuity for a more expensive one.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges TradeZero America with deceiving customers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 25, 2022
SEC charges TradeZero America with deceiving customers

Co-founder Daniel Pipitone allegedly fibbed about allowing purchases of meme stocks.

By InvestmentNews
Crypto libertarians are learning the reason for regulations
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 24, 2022
Crypto libertarians are learning the reason for regulations

As digital assets sell off, some crypto industry leaders are realizing that government rules aren't such an evil thing after all.

By Ryan W. Neal
Expungement reform advocates taken by surprise as Finra revises proposal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2022
Expungement reform advocates taken by surprise as Finra revises proposal

The Finra board announced that it had approved sending a reworked rule to the SEC but it provided no details on substance or timing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Barred adviser pleads guilty to fraud involving private stock
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2022
Barred adviser pleads guilty to fraud involving private stock

Wisconsin-based Michael F. Shillin, who worked as a broker for nine years, has 46 disclosures on his BrokerCheck report.

By Bruce Kelly