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CFP Board may make decision this week on delaying enforcement of fiduciary standard
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 11, 2019
CFP Board may make decision this week on delaying enforcement of fiduciary standard

Trade groups asking for delays or softer versions of the new code for CFP holders.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC member Peirce to brokers: Talk to us early, often about Reg BI implementation problems
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 11, 2019
SEC member Peirce to brokers: Talk to us early, often about Reg BI implementation problems

She's willing to advocate for additional compliance time if firms have made a good faith effort.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Applauding the SEC's new approach to disclosure
OPINION JUL 11, 2019
Applauding the SEC's new approach to disclosure

Form CRS uses a simplified approach to help clients more fully understand the terms of their relationships with advisers

By Dale Brown
David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2019
David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates

Firm reported 'negative net worth' of $17 million last year in recent SEC filing.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC's Blass rebuts assertion Reg BI is tougher than fiduciary standard
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 10, 2019
SEC's Blass rebuts assertion Reg BI is tougher than fiduciary standard

Agency director says investment advisers must mitigate or eliminate conflicts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra arbitrators slap $1.46 million award on former Cadaret broker
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 09, 2019
Finra arbitrators slap $1.46 million award on former Cadaret broker

Barred broker compiled 17 disciplinary disclosures in 28 years, pleaded guilty for Ponzi scheme

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC head defends Reg BI, but only succeeds in igniting more criticism
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 09, 2019
SEC head defends Reg BI, but only succeeds in igniting more criticism

A top critic charges the SEC head with 'gamesmanship' and creating a 'false narrative.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC chairman Jay Clayton defends advice rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 09, 2019
SEC chairman Jay Clayton defends advice rule

He strikes back at critics including Elizabeth Warren, who called the new rule a gift to Wall Street.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity says it's entitled to alleged 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2019
Fidelity says it's entitled to alleged 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans

Given the thin margins in the retirement business, firm says it was justified in cutting deals with money managers to boost profits.

By Greg Iacurci
Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing
ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2019
Embracing the highs and lows of cannabis investing

Momentum is on the side of legalization at the federal level

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra rogue broker proposal raises concerns among investor, industry advocates
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 08, 2019
Finra rogue broker proposal raises concerns among investor, industry advocates

PIABA: It falls short of solving unpaid arbitration. FSI: It gives Finra too much power.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars ex-Raymond James compliance executive for data tampering
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
Finra bars ex-Raymond James compliance executive for data tampering

In 2016, Vincent Storms changed broker audit information and avoided follow-up work.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra arbitrators award $1.8 million to former USAA brokers for wrongful termination
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
Finra arbitrators award $1.8 million to former USAA brokers for wrongful termination

Claimants received $850,000 in compensatory, $700,000 in punitive damages, $250,000 for attorneys

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars ex-Transamerica broker who took $583,000 from clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2019
SEC bars ex-Transamerica broker who took $583,000 from clients

The broker, Pedro L. Gonzalez-Seijo, was charged last summer with fraud.

By Bruce Kelly
A higher standard of client care
OPINION JUL 08, 2019
A higher standard of client care

Finra's recent guidance on firms' communications with clients of transitioning advisers recognizes the importance of choice and continuity of service for clients.

By Tash Elwyn
Crypto broker logjam may be swept away by regulatory guidance
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 08, 2019
Crypto broker logjam may be swept away by regulatory guidance

SEC and Finra provide information on how securities rules apply to some of the complicated compliance issues posed by digital tokens.

By Bloomberg
Former LPL broker with ties to ex-con charged with fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2019
Former LPL broker with ties to ex-con charged with fraud

SEC charges Kerry Hoffman with fraud involving unregistered securities.

By Bruce Kelly
New York lawmaker works on bill to establish fiduciary duty for advisers in state
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 03, 2019
New York lawmaker works on bill to establish fiduciary duty for advisers in state

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz says measure will be 'stronger' than previous disclosure bill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars unregistered adviser attempting to serve professional athletes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 03, 2019
SEC bars unregistered adviser attempting to serve professional athletes

Daryl Davis allegedly made several false claims about the size of his firm, Parrish Group, and celebrity clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Financial industry group asks CFP Board to back off if reps comply with Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 02, 2019
Financial industry group asks CFP Board to back off if reps comply with Reg BI

CFP Board CEO Keller touts standard but indicates possible delay in its enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.