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SEC charges former Transamerica rep with fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 17, 2020
SEC charges former Transamerica rep with fraud

Scott Allen Fries of Cincinnati took $178,000 from clients and spent it on himself

By InvestmentNews
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2020
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives says lawmakers are receptive to its diversification pitch

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2020
Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints

As his clients sue, former rep James Flynn is reportedly in the Caribbean

By Bruce Kelly
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2020
FINTECH SEP 17, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2020

We look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!

By Michael Kitces
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 16, 2020
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years

The central bank said again that it will continue buying Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities 'at least at the current pace'

By Bloomberg
BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity press SEC for wider digital delivery of investment documents
FINTECH SEP 16, 2020
BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity press SEC for wider digital delivery of investment documents

Electronic delivery should be the default communication method for investors, according to a letter sent to the agency this month

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 15, 2020
Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study

Even though a federal appeals court vacated the measure in 2018, its impact lives on

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Sutter Health hit with second lawsuit over $3.7 billion DC plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2020
Sutter Health hit with second lawsuit over $3.7 billion DC plan

The class-action cases point to allegedly excessive investment management fees

By Emile Hallez
Outspent by Wall Street, investor advocates focus on educating lawmakers on advice issues
WIREHOUSES SEP 15, 2020
Outspent by Wall Street, investor advocates focus on educating lawmakers on advice issues

One goal is to fortify Democratic opposition to Reg BI

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How a Biden win in November reshapes investment advice rules
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 15, 2020
How a Biden win in November reshapes investment advice rules

Democrats scrapping the Trump administration’s reforms hinges on who’s picked to lead the SEC

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement advisory firms must adapt or face attrition
OPINION SEP 15, 2020
Retirement advisory firms must adapt or face attrition

National aggregators are forcing independents to act

By Dick Darian
ESG could thrive in 401(k) plans, despite DOL rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2020
ESG could thrive in 401(k) plans, despite DOL rule

Even as the regulator moves to stem the funds in retirement plans, there are ample opportunities, according to speakers at the NAPA 401(k) Summit

By Emile Hallez
SEC settles with charter-school operator over muni bond offering
FIXED INCOME SEP 14, 2020
SEC settles with charter-school operator over muni bond offering

The agency said Arizona’s Park View School misled investors about its financial condition

By InvestmentNews
From new normal to new paradigm
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2020
From new normal to new paradigm

How half a year of quarantine has affected the financial services industry

By InvestmentNews
Enforcement, arbitration proceedings move online
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2020
Enforcement, arbitration proceedings move online

Taking testimony, conducting depositions and hearings remotely gains acceptance

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Home office deduction limited to self-employed
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 11, 2020
Home office deduction limited to self-employed

Working from home during COVID-19 might not qualify for a tax break

By Mary Beth Franklin
Keeping an eye on chats
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2020
Keeping an eye on chats

The pandemic creates cracks in how firms oversee advisers’ communications with clients

By Bruce Kelly
Brokerages push to extend delay of on-site inspections
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2020
Brokerages push to extend delay of on-site inspections

Remote oversight is starting to change the concept of supervision

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Closed B-D means more unpaid investor claims
ALTERNATIVES SEP 11, 2020
Closed B-D means more unpaid investor claims

Capital Financial Services is shutting down, leaving clients on the hook

By Bruce Kelly
Former Stifel broker ordered to pay $385,536 for fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 10, 2020
Former Stifel broker ordered to pay $385,536 for fraud

SEC complaint charged Steven Rodemer with stealing funds from elderly client

By InvestmentNews