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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
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
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.
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 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
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
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
DOL digital 401(k) rule not digital enough, industry says
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2019
DOL digital 401(k) rule not digital enough, industry says

Some stakeholders say the disclosure proposal is still paper-centric and should take into account newer technologies.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges Arizona man with defrauding elderly investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 25, 2019
SEC charges Arizona man with defrauding elderly investors

Agency said Conrad Coggeshall raised $700,000 from four investors that he claimed was going to be invested in an M&A firm.

By InvestmentNews
Compliance officer who raised red flag about GPB Capital says she is now a target
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 22, 2019
Compliance officer who raised red flag about GPB Capital says she is now a target

Toni Caiazzo Neff says she has been followed, had car tampered with.

By Bruce Kelly
Court orders $12 million disgorgement in stock manipulation case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 22, 2019
Court orders $12 million disgorgement in stock manipulation case

Samuel DelPresto and his MLF Group ran 'pump-and-dump' microcap scheme

By InvestmentNews
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 20, 2019
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting

Vereit Inc. agreement follows $1 billion litigation settlement in September

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC moving toward opening private markets to more ordinary investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 20, 2019
SEC moving toward opening private markets to more ordinary investors

Rulemaking agenda includes items on accredited investor definition, exempt offerings

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC files action to stop $6 million Ponzi scheme in Florida
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 19, 2019
SEC files action to stop $6 million Ponzi scheme in Florida

Agency obtains temporary restraining order against Neil Burkholz and Frank Bianco.

By Bloomberg
Jay Clayton says SEC will collect only limited information about investors in new market surveillance initiative
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 19, 2019
Jay Clayton says SEC will collect only limited information about investors in new market surveillance initiative

Critics still worry that cybercriminals will be able to hack system

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mutual fund conflicts pose issues for brokers under Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 19, 2019
Mutual fund conflicts pose issues for brokers under Reg BI

Revenue sharing is an opaque practice that may require additional attention from broker-dealers as the SEC rule takes effect, Morningstar warns.

By Greg Iacurci
House poised to pass bill giving SEC more power to claw back investor losses
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 18, 2019
House poised to pass bill giving SEC more power to claw back investor losses

Bipartisan measure would establish 14-year statute of limitations, countering recent high court decision that set a five-year limit on recouping losses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.