Regulation And Legislation

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Half-point Fed hike in March is a coin flip after hot inflation
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 10, 2022
Half-point Fed hike in March is a coin flip after hot inflation

U.S. consumer prices jumped in January by more than expected, representing a bigger hit to Americans’ paychecks as inflation charges ahead at the fastest pace since 1982.

By Bloomberg
SEC proposes first cybersecurity rule for investment advisers
FINTECH FEB 09, 2022
SEC proposes first cybersecurity rule for investment advisers

Under the regulation, advisers would have to adopt and implement policies and procedure to address cyber risks and report incidents to the SEC and on their Form ADV.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra finds brokerages fall short on Reg BI compliance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2022
Finra finds brokerages fall short on Reg BI compliance

The Reg BI examination results are part of a 60-page report outlining the regulator's 2022 priorities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Three states implement continuing education rules for IARs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 08, 2022
Three states implement continuing education rules for IARs

Maryland, Mississippi and Vermont are the first states to put the NASAA model rule into effect.

By InvestmentNews
Comments not likely to sway SEC to approve Bitcoin ETF
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2022
Comments not likely to sway SEC to approve Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has rejected several Bitcoin ETF proposals because of concerns about potential investor harm tied to a crypto market it does not regulate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Treasury official says the need for stablecoin legislation is ‘urgent’
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2022
Treasury official says the need for stablecoin legislation is ‘urgent’

Treasury's Liang says that firms offering the coins should face the heightened scrutiny that lenders receive under U.S. rules.

By Bloomberg
The SEC wants to know your views on Bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2022
The SEC wants to know your views on Bitcoin ETFs

The agency is asking the public to comment on recent applications for exchange-traded funds linked directly to the price of Bitcoin and whether such funds could be a vehicle for fraud.

By Bloomberg
Digital asset industry group forms to promote market confidence
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2022
Digital asset industry group forms to promote market confidence

The Crypto Market Integrity Coalition is amendable to regulation and wants to help shape it. The 17 members signed a pledge to combat fraud and manipulation and ensure fair digital markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule hopes history repeats in Texas
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 04, 2022
Lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule hopes history repeats in Texas

A group representing independent insurance agents says the regulation places an undue burden on them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hey SEC, please clarify fiduciary duty so I can enjoy college hoops again!
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2022
Hey SEC, please clarify fiduciary duty so I can enjoy college hoops again!

I was watching my alma mater play a crucial conference game when a commercial from a financial firm sparked a debate on fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bessemer Trust sued over 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2022
Bessemer Trust sued over 401(k) plan

The lawsuit argues the company’s use of its own Old Westbury line of mutual funds in the plan benefited Bessemer at the expense of plan participants.

By InvestmentNews
Smaller firms may not be ready for DOL fiduciary rule now in force
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2022
Smaller firms may not be ready for DOL fiduciary rule now in force

Under the Labor Department rule that took effect this week, advisers must declare their fiduciary status and material conflicts of interest in writing and follow impartial conduct standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Judge rips Wells, Finra, in decision over arbitration claim
WIREHOUSES FEB 02, 2022
Judge rips Wells, Finra, in decision over arbitration claim

At the center of the judge's order to vacate the arbitration decision were questions about whether or not Finra arbitration was a neutral forum for investors.

By Bruce Kelly
Regulators charge metals dealer with $67 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2022
Regulators charge metals dealer with $67 million fraud

The SEC, NASAA and the CFTC take action to stop Safeguard Metals and its owner, Jeffrey Santulan, whose scheme allegedly targeted investors who were at or nearing retirement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FSI launches program to boost diversity among independent advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2022
FSI launches program to boost diversity among independent advisers

FSI is partnering with Inroads to encourage its member firms to offer paid internships for students of color.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Georgia court refuses to dismiss 401(k) suit, citing SCOTUS Northwestern decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2022
Georgia court refuses to dismiss 401(k) suit, citing SCOTUS Northwestern decision

The case filed against the Columbus Regional Health System cited breaches similar to those alleged in the Northwestern case, such as offering retail share classes of mutual funds instead of lower-cost institutional shares.

By InvestmentNews
Rising crypto star faces SEC, volatile markets
ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2022
Rising crypto star faces SEC, volatile markets

Ophelia Snyder, 29, is already managing $2.5 billion. She is now teaming up with Cathie Wood to bring a Bitcoin ETF to the U.S. — if regulators allow it.

By Bloomberg
SEC keeps up pressure on private fund advisers
ALTERNATIVES JAN 28, 2022
SEC keeps up pressure on private fund advisers

Under Chairman Gary Gensler, the agency is taking a closer look at private equity, hedge funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
If regulators want meaningful feedback, bring back 60-day comment periods
OPINION JAN 28, 2022
If regulators want meaningful feedback, bring back 60-day comment periods

Stakeholders must have enough time to analyze and provide a reasoned response in order to provide helpful input on proposed regulations.

By Gail Bernstein
Cybersecurity rule would clarify what SEC expects of advisers
FINTECH JAN 27, 2022
Cybersecurity rule would clarify what SEC expects of advisers

A pending proposal likely would focus on strengthening advisory firms' disclosures and their preparedness for cyber risks.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.