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Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 23, 2019
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside

Senate vote on retirement-savings measure not likely this month, so supporters ready push for fall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2019
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account

Michael Garris, who executed 26 unauthorized transactions, was also fined $5,000.

By InvestmentNews
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2019
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories

Examination of 50 advisory firms shows lapses in disclosure, compliance programs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bills to strengthen SEC's hand seek bipartisan support
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 22, 2019
Bills to strengthen SEC's hand seek bipartisan support

Legislation to increase penalties, ease statute of limitations pass House committee on party line.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Trump taps top lawyer against DOL fiduciary rule to head the department
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 19, 2019
Trump taps top lawyer against DOL fiduciary rule to head the department

Investor advocates wonder whether Eugene Scalia personally holds positions he advocated in court, while financial industry groups welcome the nomination.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC
ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC

After keeping a low profile for past few years, one-time REIT czar re-emerges to face consequences for past wrongdoing.

By Bruce Kelly
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money
ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money

GOP lawmakers also ask SEC to increase number of investors who qualify to buy private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why a culture of compliance is critical
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Why a culture of compliance is critical

In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.

By Steve Gresham and Kevin J. Ruth
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million

Two clients, including the former governor of New Hampshire, alleged their broker excessively traded their accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'
ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2019
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'

The presidential candidate proposes restricting PE firms' ability to pay themselves 'monitoring fees' and dividends, while limiting their ability to use tax breaks for the debt placed on companies they buy

By Bloomberg
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.