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Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing
FINTECH DEC 18, 2020
Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing

The free trading app has been applauded for democratizing the market but critics, and regulators, are starting to take a closer look

By Nicole Casperson
What advisers need to know about the new DOL rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2020
What advisers need to know about the new DOL rule

The new interpretation on the definition of advice has some benefits for plan advisers, and it will be in place even if the rule is halted

By Emile Hallez
Finra slams Cetera with $1 million fine over RIA supervision
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 17, 2020
Finra slams Cetera with $1 million fine over RIA supervision

The shortcomings were related to supervision of some dually registered reps, according to the regulator

By Bruce Kelly
Robinhood case to test Massachusetts fiduciary rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 17, 2020
Robinhood case to test Massachusetts fiduciary rule

But an investor advocate praises the state for targeting conduct other than outright fraud

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Robinhood to pay $65 million to end SEC probe into stock orders
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 17, 2020
Robinhood to pay $65 million to end SEC probe into stock orders

Online broker allegedly failed to properly inform clients that it sold their stock orders to high-frequency traders and other financial firms

By Bloomberg
Robinhood accused of manipulating customers by Massachusetts regulator
FINTECH DEC 16, 2020
Robinhood accused of manipulating customers by Massachusetts regulator

The complaint marks the first time the state's fiduciary rule is being used to bring charges against a brokerage firm

By Nicole Casperson
DOL may be too late with final fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2020
DOL may be too late with final fiduciary rule

The rule's effective date falls after the Biden administration comes into power, meaning its ultimate fate remains unclear

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley loses appeal of $3.3 million award
WIREHOUSES DEC 15, 2020
Morgan Stanley loses appeal of $3.3 million award

The U.S. Court of Appeals affirms an earlier ruling against Morgan Stanley in a case regarding the sale of Puerto Rico bonds

By Bruce Kelly
House lawmakers introduce legislation to promote sustainable investing
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2020
House lawmakers introduce legislation to promote sustainable investing

The measure, led by Rep. Andy Levin, would require advisers to consider environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL limits retirement-plan proxy votes to those affecting financial returns
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2020
DOL limits retirement-plan proxy votes to those affecting financial returns

The move could curb shareholder actions related to sustainable investing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC member Crenshaw says agency should provide guidance on Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 10, 2020
SEC member Crenshaw says agency should provide guidance on Reg BI

Democratic commissioner says the SEC should define ‘best interest,’ clarify conflict mitigation related to Reg BI

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC enforcement chief Stephanie Avakian leaving
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 10, 2020
SEC enforcement chief Stephanie Avakian leaving

Marc Berger, the enforcement unit's deputy director, will serve as acting chief, the agency says

By Bloomberg
Lawmakers want SEC to clarify how brokers can hold digital securities
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 10, 2020
Lawmakers want SEC to clarify how brokers can hold digital securities

The lack of guidance on custody is slowing the adoption of cryptographically based assets, experts say

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) lawsuits explode in 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2020
401(k) lawsuits explode in 2020

New cases were filed against employers, and insurers have tamped down limits on fiduciary liability coverage

By Emile Hallez
SIFMA wants new SEC to give Reg BI time to work
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 08, 2020
SIFMA wants new SEC to give Reg BI time to work

The major financial industry group said the current agency has vowed for tough enforcement of the rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Protecting independent contractor status for advisers
OPINION DEC 08, 2020
Protecting independent contractor status for advisers

Proposed Labor Department amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act and pending legislation in the Senate are the latest challenges in this area

By Dale Brown
Maxine Waters urges Biden administration to overturn Reg BI
ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2020
Maxine Waters urges Biden administration to overturn Reg BI

The Chair of the House Financial Services Committee also targeted rules surrounding opening up private markets

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch hit with record $26 million action over broker churning
WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2020
Merrill Lynch hit with record $26 million action over broker churning

New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation called the settlement the 'largest monetary sanction' in the regulator's history

By Bruce Kelly
End the confusing muddle of advice standards
OPINION DEC 07, 2020
End the confusing muddle of advice standards

Establishing an easily understood rule for advisers shouldn't be this difficult

By InvestmentNews
Two more big 401(k) lawsuits filed, one dismissed
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2020
Two more big 401(k) lawsuits filed, one dismissed

RR Donnelley and Cognizant Technology Solutions were sued, and Trader Joe's fended off a legal attack

By Emile Hallez