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SEC's Lee says agency should consider rules for socially responsible investing
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2020
SEC's Lee says agency should consider rules for socially responsible investing

The commissioner suggested the SEC think about standardized reporting on climate risk for public companies and investment funds

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What the DOL could look like under Biden
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2020
What the DOL could look like under Biden

The agency would start reversing Trump policies as quickly as possible

By Emile Hallez
UBS sued for $500 million by Chinese tycoon over deal gone awry
WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2020
UBS sued for $500 million by Chinese tycoon over deal gone awry

Wealthy Chinese businessman Guo Wengui steps up his fight over money he lost when the bank called in a margin loan

By Bloomberg
Fed leaves rates, asset purchases unchanged
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 05, 2020
Fed leaves rates, asset purchases unchanged

Chair Jerome Powell stresses that the economy needs fiscal and monetary policy support

By Bloomberg
A divided government? No problem, most advisers say
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 05, 2020
A divided government? No problem, most advisers say

There's a sense of relief that the extremes of both parties would be tamped down by a Biden presidency and a Republican Senate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Election results point toward divided government
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 04, 2020
Election results point toward divided government

That scenario could slow any attempt to change investment advice rules put in place under the Trump administration

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges phony New Jersey adviser with $5 million fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 04, 2020
SEC charges phony New Jersey adviser with $5 million fraud

Terrence Chalk allegedly ran a Ponzi-like scheme that promised 12% annual returns

By InvestmentNews
Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2020
Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits

The similar cases, against Allstate and Northern Trust, were also brought by the same law firms

By Emile Hallez
SEC obtains record $4.7 billion in penalties, disgorgement
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 02, 2020
SEC obtains record $4.7 billion in penalties, disgorgement

Enforcement cases drop in latest fiscal year, but agency officials tout results obtained amid pandemic challenges

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra sues ex-BofA Merrill analyst who used corporate card for 'adult entertainment'
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 02, 2020
Finra sues ex-BofA Merrill analyst who used corporate card for 'adult entertainment'

Paramveer Singh, a former tech stock analyst, spent $21,000 at the club, Finra alleges

By Bruce Kelly
DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s

Plan fiduciaries could have to prove that nonfinancial factors of ESG funds are in the best interest of workers, one lawyer said

By Emile Hallez
Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus

With demand from investors growing, plan sponsors focus on their fiduciary duty

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC eases rules for accessing private securities markets
ALTERNATIVES NOV 02, 2020
SEC eases rules for accessing private securities markets

The changes modernize private market rules and make it easier for small companies to obtain financing, according to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Election poses fresh challenge for Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 02, 2020
Election poses fresh challenge for Reg BI

If Democrats prevail, regulators may upset the new Reg BI standard, leading to big changes in fee structures — or they may just leave it alone

By Bruce Kelly
Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope

There’s a lot in the bill for pre-retirees, company sponsors and retirees, but the changes proposed for retirees jumped out at me

By George Moriarty
DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2020
DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans

Agency takes the term 'ESG' out of the text, but opponents say the regulation's chill factor remains

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Inheriting client assets? Finra says not so fast
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2020
Inheriting client assets? Finra says not so fast

The new rule requires reps to receive written permission before accepting an inheritance

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden win would hit private equity deals
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 30, 2020
Biden win would hit private equity deals

Biden's tax proposals and call for increased antitrust scrutiny would pose challenges for dealmakers

By Bloomberg
Adviser optimism rises for fourth quarter
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 29, 2020
Adviser optimism rises for fourth quarter

Heading into Q4, advisers are feeling more confident about financial markets, their businesses and the overall economy

By InvestmentNews
Don’t count Trump out, but adviser pundits make Biden favorite to win
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 29, 2020
Don’t count Trump out, but adviser pundits make Biden favorite to win

Valliere, Gardner see a narrow Electoral College victory for the former vice president

By Mark Schoeff Jr.