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Advisers see college admissions scandal as tip of the iceberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2019
Advisers see college admissions scandal as tip of the iceberg

Parents' conduct is described as 'disgusting' but not surprising given the current state of higher education.

By Jeff Benjamin
Opponents of Maryland fiduciary bill tell lawmakers to wait on SEC
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2019
Opponents of Maryland fiduciary bill tell lawmakers to wait on SEC

Supporter praises state for stepping in where federal regulator falls short.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2019
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore

What did IBDs that sold GPB private placements know about its trash hauling companies?

By Bruce Kelly
ACLI comes off bench to support legislation requiring employers offer access to retirement plans
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 12, 2019
ACLI comes off bench to support legislation requiring employers offer access to retirement plans

Life insurance organization argues automatic plans would be 'marketplace solution,' not big government.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Capital gains increase at heart of Democrats' tax-the-rich plans
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 12, 2019
Capital gains increase at heart of Democrats' tax-the-rich plans

Experts say various Democratic plans for hiking taxes generally come down to increasing the capital gains rate.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan draws bipartisan criticism at tough House hearing
WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan draws bipartisan criticism at tough House hearing

Republicans and Democrats grill Tim Sloan for more than four hours.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo CEO disputes claim the bank is too big to manage
WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO disputes claim the bank is too big to manage

Sloan tells the House Financial Services Committee that Wells is working to address regulators' concerns.

By Bloomberg
Starting a new advisory firm: How to outsource and structure your practice
OPINION MAR 12, 2019
Starting a new advisory firm: How to outsource and structure your practice

Scott Hanson started a firm in 1993. Here's how he'd build one in 2019.

By Scott Hanson
SEC says 79 firms will return $125 million to clients as part of clemency program
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 11, 2019
SEC says 79 firms will return $125 million to clients as part of clemency program

Agency offered incentives to advisers to turn themselves in.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former broker for taking more than $1 million from client accounts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 11, 2019
SEC bars former broker for taking more than $1 million from client accounts

Former Wells Fargo rep John Gregory Schmidt had been barred by Finra.

By InvestmentNews
Congress takes on 529s, targets student debt
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 09, 2019
Congress takes on 529s, targets student debt

Enhancement of savings vehicles a priority in Washington, but some states aren't on board.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
529 plan costs: Advisers, broker-dealers brace for Finra crackdown
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 09, 2019
529 plan costs: Advisers, broker-dealers brace for Finra crackdown

The regulator is on the warpath against unsuitable share class recommendations. How will the industry respond?

By Ryan W. Neal
Ed Butowsky, Schwab head to arbitration over $100 million defamation claim
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 08, 2019
Ed Butowsky, Schwab head to arbitration over $100 million defamation claim

The adviser claims Charles Schwab defamed him and poached his clients.

By Greg Iacurci
When clients work past 70, RMDs are still required — and begrudged
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2019
When clients work past 70, RMDs are still required — and begrudged

They claim current rules requiring those 70½ to start withdrawing funds from retirement accounts are outdated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former adviser sentenced to two years for lying to clients, SEC
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 08, 2019
Former adviser sentenced to two years for lying to clients, SEC

Richard Cody of Jacksonville, Fla., also must pay fine of $30,000.

By InvestmentNews
SALT stays: Limit on deduction for state and local taxes isn't going anywhere
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 08, 2019
SALT stays: Limit on deduction for state and local taxes isn't going anywhere

Republicans don't want to tinker with tax reform, and Democrats don't want to be seen giving the wealthy a break.

By Bloomberg
5 reasons you're not reading this cybersecurity article
OPINION MAR 08, 2019
5 reasons you're not reading this cybersecurity article

Data breaches have become so common that financial advisers cannot afford to remain uninformed

By Sid Yenamandra
State securities regulators back Nevada's fiduciary rule proposal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 07, 2019
State securities regulators back Nevada's fiduciary rule proposal

NASAA President Michael Pieciak: Draft regulations should curb abusive practices.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House Democrats question whether investors are protected under Regulation Best Interest
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 06, 2019
House Democrats question whether investors are protected under Regulation Best Interest

Lawmakers will seek more information in subcommittee hearing next week.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
U.S. agencies revisiting restrictions on bonus payments
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 06, 2019
U.S. agencies revisiting restrictions on bonus payments

Pay limits were among the most sweeping constraints to come out of Dodd-Frank.

By Bloomberg