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JPMorgan adviser loses ruling in client-poaching case
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 16, 2021
JPMorgan adviser loses ruling in client-poaching case

A judge denied Gwen Campbell's request to temporarily bar fellow bankers at JPMorgan from soliciting business from clients she brought with her from BofA, clients who reportedly include former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez.

By Bloomberg
SEC slaps Wedbush with $1.2 million in penalties over microcaps
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 15, 2021
SEC slaps Wedbush with $1.2 million in penalties over microcaps

The agency says the firm distributed unregistered shares unlawfully and failed to file suspicious activity reports.

By InvestmentNews
Fed signals three hikes next year in inflation pivot
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 15, 2021
Fed signals three hikes next year in inflation pivot

The central bank also said it will double the pace at which it's scaling back purchases of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities, putting the program on track to conclude in early 2022 rather than at midyear.

By Bloomberg
Transamerica sued by 401(k) participant over data breach
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
Transamerica sued by 401(k) participant over data breach

A bug earlier this year let plan sponsor clients view outside participants' data, and one man claims he and others suffered consequences.

By Emile Hallez
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'

The agency received a trove of public comments on its proposed ESG changes, and many were penned by people concerned about a perceived liberal agenda.

By Emile Hallez
Energy firm Exelon sued over 401(k)
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2021
Energy firm Exelon sued over 401(k)

Law firms representing the plaintiffs cite fiduciary failures in moving to in-house funds and high fees for record keeping and managed accounts.

By Emile Hallez
What a year for broker-dealers and their advisers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 10, 2021
What a year for broker-dealers and their advisers

Record highs for B-Ds in profits, revenues and assets give the industry much to be cheery about.

By Bruce Kelly
Why the SEC can't wait for Congress to regulate cryptocurrencies
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 09, 2021
Why the SEC can't wait for Congress to regulate cryptocurrencies

Partisan differences will hamstring legislation, as Democrats stress investor protection and Republicans focus on protecting innovation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Regtech RIA in a Box acquired by ComplySci
NEWS FINTECH DEC 09, 2021
Regtech RIA in a Box acquired by ComplySci

The acquisition marks the third deal for ComplySci in the fourth quarter, in the wake of a strategic investment from K1 Investment Management, a private-equity firm focused on enterprise software companies.

By Sean Allocca
Gensler targets SPAC disclosures
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2021
Gensler targets SPAC disclosures

The SEC chairman's comments were the strongest signal to date that he'll push for much tougher rules for special purpose acquisition companies.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo fined $2.25 million for record-keeping violations
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 08, 2021
Wells Fargo fined $2.25 million for record-keeping violations

Finra found that for 17 years, the firm failed to store 13 million customer records in the required format.

By InvestmentNews
SEC can handle digital 'nudges' with Regulation Best Interest: SIFMA
NEWS FINTECH DEC 07, 2021
SEC can handle digital 'nudges' with Regulation Best Interest: SIFMA

The trade association said the regulator has all the tools and authority it needs through Reg BI. It's also pushing agencies to allow remote supervision permanently.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Woodbridge executives settle with SEC for $3.75 million
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 07, 2021
Woodbridge executives settle with SEC for $3.75 million

The two executives, Dane Roseman and Ivan Acevedo, were both sales managers for Woodbridge at different times between 2013 and 2017.

By Bruce Kelly
Supreme Court ponders future of ERISA fee litigation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2021
Supreme Court ponders future of ERISA fee litigation

The Supreme Court justices hinted at different positions on whether Northwestern did a disservice to participants by having too many options.

By Emile Hallez
ETFs take center stage in 2021
NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2021
ETFs take center stage in 2021

Record net inflows are just a part of the story. ETFs continue to take market share of mutual funds by doing more for less.

By Jeff Benjamin
Gomez would bring industry experience to DOL’s retirement plan oversight
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2021
Gomez would bring industry experience to DOL’s retirement plan oversight

The nominee to head Employee Benefits Security Administration could receive full Senate confirmation later this month.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Gensler sets fast pace, expansive policies at SEC with Democrats in control
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2021
Gensler sets fast pace, expansive policies at SEC with Democrats in control

The legislative highlight of the year was Democrats raising fewer taxes on the wealthy than anticipated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Navigating the uncertainty around tax changes
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2021
Navigating the uncertainty around tax changes

Many advisers are telling clients to wait until the smoke clears on Capitol Hill before making major tax planning decisions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Adidas wins 401(k) lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2021
Adidas wins 401(k) lawsuit

The plaintiffs failed to make any factual allegations about the Adidas plan sponsor’s process of selecting investments, the magistrate judge noted.

By Emile Hallez
Ritholtz, WisdomTree launch  crypto index separate account
NEWS RIAS DEC 03, 2021
Ritholtz, WisdomTree launch crypto index separate account

Riding the direct indexing wave, the WisdomTree Crypto Index is designed for advisers but could also offer direct access for retail investors.

By Jeff Benjamin