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Finra arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay $3.3 million for concealing evidence
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 18, 2019
Finra arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay $3.3 million for concealing evidence

Brokerage calls decision 'unwarranted and excessive.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2019
Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut sue Trump administration once again over 2017 tax law's most contentious provision.

By Bloomberg
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2019
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds

Regulator obtained $89 million in restitution as a result of the crackdown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements
OPINION JUL 17, 2019
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements

Retirement plan advisers need to discuss record-keeping pricing, investment vehicles and the use of participant data with clients

By Fred Reish
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2019
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products

Berthel Fisher CEO says firm gives clients 'excellent service and good investment advice'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 16, 2019
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard

Board's new Code of Ethics and Standards to be enforced next June, in line with the SEC's Reg BI

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges unlicensed Tennessee 'broker' for involvement with Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 16, 2019
SEC charges unlicensed Tennessee 'broker' for involvement with Ponzi scheme

Henry J. Wieniewitz, III charged with selling securities of the Woodbridge Group.

By InvestmentNews
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2019
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges

The former REIT czar and his firm wrongfully obtained millions linked to REIT mergers.

By Bruce Kelly
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 16, 2019
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower

Chief compliance officer claims she was fired for investigating insider trading by the company's chief executive

By Jeff Benjamin
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 16, 2019
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown

Former SEC commissioner says agency is engaging in rulemaking by enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 15, 2019
Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme

Todd Ficeto was involved in an international hedge fund scam.

By InvestmentNews
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs
COMPLIANCE JUL 15, 2019
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs

Almost three-quarters increased cybersecurity compliance testing in the past year.

By InvestmentNews
Democrats warn Trump not to index capital gains to inflation for tax purposes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 15, 2019
Democrats warn Trump not to index capital gains to inflation for tax purposes

Senators assert congressional authority to change policy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Texting your clients? Read this first
FINTECH JUL 15, 2019
Texting your clients? Read this first

Compliance concerns are paramount when adding texting to your communications mix.

By Dusty Russell
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns after furor over Jeffrey Epstein sex charges
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 12, 2019
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns after furor over Jeffrey Epstein sex charges

As top federal prosecutor in south Florida in 2007 and 2008, Acosta signed off on a lenient plea deal for Epstein

By Bloomberg
Departure of Alexander Acosta could slow DOL effort to revise fiduciary rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 12, 2019
Departure of Alexander Acosta could slow DOL effort to revise fiduciary rule

Acting secretary Patrick Pizzella will have to make political decision to move ahead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid outside accounts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 12, 2019
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid outside accounts

Roman Corona declined to appear before panel looking into holdings.

By InvestmentNews
CFP Board to announce possible delay of new fiduciary standard
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 12, 2019
CFP Board to announce possible delay of new fiduciary standard

Organization's CEO confirms meeting with Edward Jones, says broker-dealer still considering how to move forward.

By Bruce Kelly
The SECURE Act: Completing an unfinished masterpiece
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2019
The SECURE Act: Completing an unfinished masterpiece

The legislation would address some of the U.S. retirement system's shortfalls, including the millions of Americans who still lack access to plans.

By Robert L. Reynolds
Finra provides detail on enforcement breaks for cooperation
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 11, 2019
Finra provides detail on enforcement breaks for cooperation

Regulator also pledges more transparency in settlements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.