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House, Senate bills would ban mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser client contracts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 11, 2019
House, Senate bills would ban mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser client contracts

Measures would have to find GOP support for any hope of Senate approval.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETFs that hide their portfolios get go-ahead from SEC
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 11, 2019
ETFs that hide their portfolios get go-ahead from SEC

T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Natixis and Blue Tractor won permission from the regulator to disclose their holdings only once a quarter.

By Bloomberg
Where does the SECURE Act stand?
OPINION DEC 11, 2019
Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

By Jamie Hopkins
SEC slaps Jefferies with $1.25 million penalty over ADRs
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 09, 2019
SEC slaps Jefferies with $1.25 million penalty over ADRs

Agency says firm improperly borrowed securities from other brokers

By InvestmentNews
SEC member Robert Jackson calls out critics of agency 'rulemaking by enforcement'
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 09, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson calls out critics of agency 'rulemaking by enforcement'

Commissioner said bottom line is that many of those criticizing agency are in favor of neither regulation or enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2019
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings

Let's call out these plans for what they are

By InvestmentNews
Reg BI will be shaped by enforcement decisions, Democratic SEC commissioners say
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 06, 2019
Reg BI will be shaped by enforcement decisions, Democratic SEC commissioners say

Lee: 'There are opportunities to make it strong, and we have to seize them early'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 05, 2019
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme

Agency wants Lester Burroughs, a rep at Lincoln Investment Planning, to disgorge gains.

By InvestmentNews
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 05, 2019
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts

CEO Bentsen says states should defer to SEC's Regulation Best Interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Riskiest ETFs get a green light
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 05, 2019
Riskiest ETFs get a green light

But the SEC's proposal would require brokers to assess whether investors understand the risks — which might discourage firms from offering the products.

By Bloomberg
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 04, 2019
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal

Advisers must act without regard to compensation, but 'best available option' language excised.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 04, 2019
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute

Webcast panelists recommend starting what could be an expensive and time-consuming process sooner than later.

By Jeff Benjamin
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2019
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts

Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 02, 2019
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule

Bay State, New Jersey regulations could set standard for other states

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 02, 2019
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Ronald J. Roach concocted financial statements to show revenue at solar energy company.

By InvestmentNews
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program

Regulator's actions can serve as a model for the SEC and others on incorporating industry feedback to improve regulatory programs

By Dale Brown
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 27, 2019
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule

The agency published answers to four questions about Form CRS.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 26, 2019
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities

Unregistered Brett Pittsenbargar sold $18 million of fraudulent paper to at least 45 investors.

By InvestmentNews
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 26, 2019
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products

The agency, concerned about consumer protection, says clients need a baseline understanding of product risk

By Greg Iacurci
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 26, 2019
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval

Critics say the proposal falls well short of what is needed to address unpaid arbitration awards.

By Jeff Benjamin