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Edward Jones loses $30 million cyberbullying claim over fake sex ads
FINTECH OCT 18, 2021
Edward Jones loses $30 million cyberbullying claim over fake sex ads

The former broker, Dalas Gundersen, sued Edward Jones in 2015, seeking damages, after three fake gay-sex ads were posted on Craigslist earlier that year listing his business phone number.

By Bruce Kelly
TIAA faces class action over rollovers
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2021
TIAA faces class action over rollovers

TIAA settled claims in July from the SEC and New York State. Deloitte was recently sued over its plan, and Aon prevailed in a lawsuit.

By Emile Hallez
SEC set to allow Bitcoin futures ETFs
ALTERNATIVES OCT 15, 2021
SEC set to allow Bitcoin futures ETFs

Unlike Bitcoin ETF applications that the regulator has previously blocked, the proposals by ProShares and Invesco are based on futures contracts, and the SEC isn't likely to block them from starting to trade next week.

By Bloomberg
ESG proponents push for legislation addressing retirement investing
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2021
ESG proponents push for legislation addressing retirement investing

Democratic bills in Congress would codify the Biden administration's proposal, but Republican support is lacking.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Insurance products are morphing into securities
RIA NEWS OCT 13, 2021
Insurance products are morphing into securities

Carson Group Excell conference whets the appetite of advisers looking for fee-based insurance products.

By Jeff Benjamin
Labor Department issues ESG rule proposal for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2021
Labor Department issues ESG rule proposal for 401(k)s

The proposal seeks to clarify that ESG factors can be financially material. It also specifies that such investments can be used as part of the default investment options in 401(k)s.

By Emile Hallez
SEC to assess when 'psychological nudges' become recommendations
FINTECH OCT 12, 2021
SEC to assess when 'psychological nudges' become recommendations

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler said his agency will determine when digital engagement practices used by online platforms cross the line into investment advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra targets SPACs in latest exam sweep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 11, 2021
Finra targets SPACs in latest exam sweep

Proponents say special purpose acquisition companies help ordinary investors participate in private equity markets. Regulators are concerned about conflicts and fees in the complicated public offerings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC enforcement director stresses ‘proactive compliance’ on Reg BI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2021
SEC enforcement director stresses ‘proactive compliance’ on Reg BI

The rule goes 'significantly beyond' suitability, and firms should give their reps the tools they need to 'identify, disclose and mitigate conflicts prohibited under Reg BI,' Gurbir Grewal said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS sued over muni-bond snafu that cost clients
FIXED INCOME OCT 08, 2021
UBS sued over muni-bond snafu that cost clients

UBS Financial Services misreported interest paid on taxable munis, resulting in higher tax bills for clients, according to a lawsuit.

By Bruce Kelly
AT&T fends off 401(k) fee suit
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2021
AT&T fends off 401(k) fee suit

The company recently received summary judgment in the case filed against it. Another company, Wesco Distribution, won a motion to dismiss in a separate case, and tech firm PTC appears to have reached a settlement in another.

By Emile Hallez
Wall Street could get four Bitcoin futures ETFs this month
ALTERNATIVES OCT 08, 2021
Wall Street could get four Bitcoin futures ETFs this month

The applications the SEC will consider, for ETFs that hold Bitcoin futures, all follow a format that SEC Chair Gary Gensler has indicated could be received favorably by the regulator.

By Bloomberg
What's coming for RIAs from Washington: New regs
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2021
What's coming for RIAs from Washington: New regs

Tax changes are coming too, but the experts — like everyone else — await details.

By InvestmentNews
Debt ceiling brinkmanship not a concern for advisers
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2021
Debt ceiling brinkmanship not a concern for advisers

The devastating consequences of a default make it unlikely to happen, advisers say. Inflation is a bigger threat.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC freezes assets of California adviser, options firm
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2021
SEC freezes assets of California adviser, options firm

Ron Harrison’s clients lost money while he collected fees based on the purported gains he made by trading options, the agency charges.

By InvestmentNews
ESG space should welcome the regulatory spotlight
ETFS OCT 06, 2021
ESG space should welcome the regulatory spotlight

Support from corporate executives and slick marketing is no match for rules and regulation when it comes to managing sustainable portfolios.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robinhood says SEC faces high legal burden to change broker-app rules
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2021
Robinhood says SEC faces high legal burden to change broker-app rules

As the agency looks at whether game-like features used by the online trading platform lead to excessive trading by retail investors, Robinhood says additional regulation could be rejected by U.S. courts.

By Bloomberg
SEC will ensure Reg BI fulfills best-interest promise: Gensler
ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2021
SEC will ensure Reg BI fulfills best-interest promise: Gensler

Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., raised concerns about what Gensler's recent hiring of Barbara Roper means for the future of the Regulation Best Interest standard of conduct.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NASAA seeks comment on new rules for unpaid arbitration awards
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 05, 2021
NASAA seeks comment on new rules for unpaid arbitration awards

If the model rules were adopted, states would have more power to collect millions in fines.

By InvestmentNews
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2021
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court

Jeffrey Dampf was barred from the securities industry last week for not cooperating in Finra's investigation of allegations that he stole money from elderly clients.

By Bruce Kelly