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Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2020
Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings

If Chairman Jay Clayton leaves the SEC, a Republican successor likely will pick up the mantle

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Critics pummel SEC effort to boost reporting threshold for money managers
EQUITIES OCT 06, 2020
Critics pummel SEC effort to boost reporting threshold for money managers

Opponents say the higher level for reporting stock holdings deprives investors and advisers of crucial information

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Radio show adviser reported missing ahead of SEC investigation
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 06, 2020
Radio show adviser reported missing ahead of SEC investigation

Christopher W. Burns allegedly fled the day before he was expected to hand over documents to the regulator

By Bruce Kelly
TriNet sued over MEPs
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2020
TriNet sued over MEPs

Law firm Capozzi Adler, which has been the most active 401(k) litigator this year, filed the class-action complaint against the HR provider

By Emile Hallez
Are MEPs the next big target for lawsuits?
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2020
Are MEPs the next big target for lawsuits?

At least three cases were filed recently against providers of multiple employer plans, and two other cases have been settled

By Emile Hallez
AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks
ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2020
AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks

New York City REIT sees a staggering decline in value after it begins trading

By Bruce Kelly
Where opportunity meets responsibility
OPINION OCT 05, 2020
Where opportunity meets responsibility

Examining the implications of the SEC expanded definition of an 'accredited investor' for private equity investors — and the advisers who serve them

By John Taft
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2020
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit

The allegations fell under section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act — a strategy that has been unsuccessful for numerous plaintiffs who sue investment managers

By Emile Hallez
Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 02, 2020
Finra proposes fee increase beginning in 2022

The brokerage industry self-regulatory organization says the hike is needed to address structural deficit

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 02, 2020
Would a Democratic win impact financial regulations?

On this week's InvestmentNews Podcast, Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly discuss whether financial regs will be affected if Democrats win the election

By InvestmentNews
CFP Board changes governance practices
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 01, 2020
CFP Board changes governance practices

In a move to enhance oversight of the credentials, new rules strengthen the board’s ability to enforce code of ethics and standards

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2020
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump

Numerous other state auto-IRA programs are in development, and the plans should be thinking about drawdown strategies, a report suggests

By Emile Hallez
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 01, 2020
Fed approves Morgan Stanley acquisition of ETrade

At the same time, Toronto-Dominion Bank’s acquisition of an ownership stake in the Charles Schwab Corp. was also approved

By Bloomberg
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2020
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online

A review of 45 fee-only advisers by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard shows only 14 of them mention the term on their website homepages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC gives Morgan Stanley a $5 million slap over short sales
WIREHOUSES SEP 30, 2020
SEC gives Morgan Stanley a $5 million slap over short sales

The firm separated hedges into two buckets, which is a Reg SHO no-no

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo’s Envestnet data-sharing deal raises murky questions
FINTECH SEP 30, 2020
Wells Fargo’s Envestnet data-sharing deal raises murky questions

The agreement opens up access to important tools for consumers, but the FTC is asking for more information about such practices

By Sean Allocca
SEC charges Nebraska hybrid adviser with cherry-picking scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 29, 2020
SEC charges Nebraska hybrid adviser with cherry-picking scheme

Corbin Lambert, who ran his own RIA firm, is also affiliated with Securities America according to the BrokerCheck database

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges RIA with making false statements about its finances
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2020
SEC charges RIA with making false statements about its finances

Marietta, Georgia-based Lindner Capital Advisors and its principal were also charged with compliance deficiencies

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges Texas adviser with $1.1 million fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 29, 2020
SEC charges Texas adviser with $1.1 million fraud

Clifton Curtis Sneed Jr. lied about his credential and criminal past when he pitched high-return investments to church members

By InvestmentNews
New Jersey millionaires’ tax could drive rich clients to relocate
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 29, 2020
New Jersey millionaires’ tax could drive rich clients to relocate

The hike Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law moved rates from 8.97% to 10.75% for $1 million-plus earners

By Mark Schoeff Jr.