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Showdown in 2nd Circuit over Reg BI
OPINION MAY 12, 2020
Showdown in 2nd Circuit over Reg BI

The smart money is betting the SEC will prevail in the challenge to its new rules scheduled to take effect June 30

By Barry R. Temkin
Fed to begin buying corporate bond ETFs Tuesday
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 12, 2020
Fed to begin buying corporate bond ETFs Tuesday

The Fed said another program to buy debt directly from issuers will launch 'in the near future'

By Bloomberg
Finra delays launch of online securities licensing exams
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2020
Finra delays launch of online securities licensing exams

An update on the regulator's website says more time needed for system testing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Plaintiff in failed 401(k) suit files new case against ADP
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2020
Plaintiff in failed 401(k) suit files new case against ADP

McCaffree Financial, which unsuccessfully sued Principal Life, recently brought an unrelated case against ADP

By Emile Hallez
Digital currencies are more regulated than you think
OPINION MAY 11, 2020
Digital currencies are more regulated than you think

The past few years have seen significant growth in regulatory clarity for at least a certain segment of this asset class

By Craig Salm
New rules on bailout loans confuse borrowers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2020
New rules on bailout loans confuse borrowers

Some smaller companies have joined the rush to return PPP loans in response to the Trump administration's rules and guidance

By Bloomberg
Finra projects operating loss, potential drawdown of reserves
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2020
Finra projects operating loss, potential drawdown of reserves

Broker self-regulator says it will not increase regulatory fees for member firms this year

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Court's decision on Reg BI lawsuit could come down near implementation date
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2020
Court's decision on Reg BI lawsuit could come down near implementation date

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to an expedited oral argument in early June

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former LPL rep for falsifying client net worth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2020
Finra fines former LPL rep for falsifying client net worth

Donald Woods inflated retirees’ wealth figures so that he could sell them REITs

By InvestmentNews
Finra slashes mediation fees in response to coronavirus shutdown
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 06, 2020
Finra slashes mediation fees in response to coronavirus shutdown

Mediators will work remotely for $100 an hour; so far, 85 agree to participate

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Rep fined $5,000 for cheating on Series 24 exam
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 06, 2020
Rep fined $5,000 for cheating on Series 24 exam

Spencer Sullivant, a former Waddell & Reed rep, was also suspended for 18 months

By InvestmentNews
Big US stock traders get SEC OK to start own exchange
EQUITIES MAY 05, 2020
Big US stock traders get SEC OK to start own exchange

Heavyweights backing Members Exchange, which include Morgan Stanley, hope the venture will reduce the cost of market data

By Bloomberg
Remote securities license testing could create new normal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 05, 2020
Remote securities license testing could create new normal

Finra and state administrators are set to launch online testing for Series 6, 7, 63, 65 and 66 exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra fines former LPL rep for trading away

Michael Mountjoy was also suspended for six months by the regulator

By InvestmentNews
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2020
Finra censures, fines Dawn Bennett’s former firm

Western International will pay $325,000 and have its compliance methods reviewed

By InvestmentNews
New York Fed to begin buying ETFs in ‘early May’
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 04, 2020
New York Fed to begin buying ETFs in ‘early May’

The Fed's two corporate lending programs could buy up to $750 billion in debt and exchange-traded funds

By Bloomberg
Muni market has stabilized since the pandemic jolt, but don't skimp on credit check
FIXED INCOME MAY 04, 2020
Muni market has stabilized since the pandemic jolt, but don't skimp on credit check

Fed steps up with monetary support; experts want Congress to provide more fiscal backing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers should be able to use the pass-through deduction
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Advisers should be able to use the pass-through deduction

Amid the unprecedented economic disruption, independent contractor financial advisers are among the small business owners adversely impacted

By Dan Arnold
Restore the tax deduction for advisory fees
OPINION MAY 04, 2020
Restore the tax deduction for advisory fees

During these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we protect and expand access to financial advice

By Dale Brown
Even with SEC guidance, advisers must decide when to disclose PPP loans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2020
Even with SEC guidance, advisers must decide when to disclose PPP loans

The regulator deems ‘material’ federal help to pay personnel who work with clients

By Mark Schoeff Jr.