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10 millennials making their mark in Washington — and beyond
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 16, 2019
10 millennials making their mark in Washington — and beyond

These next-generation leaders are raising their voices and gaining influence over financial advice regulation and legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers defend active investment management on Capitol Hill
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2019
Advisers defend active investment management on Capitol Hill

Investment Adviser Association works to preempt bias toward passive funds in retirement legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera, other broker-dealers refuse to sign Ohio National contracts
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 15, 2019
Cetera, other broker-dealers refuse to sign Ohio National contracts

Advisers wonder what the lack of a formal brokerage agreement means from a regulatory standpoint.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra catches Kestra Financial overcharging customers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Finra catches Kestra Financial overcharging customers

IBD agrees to repay customers $1.9 million in addition to a $225,000 fine

By Jeff Benjamin
Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000

Arbitration claim accuses well-known adviser of actions that resulted in excessive fees.

By Bruce Kelly
Former Merrill Lynch star broker Thomas Buck sentenced to 40 months in prison
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 14, 2019
Former Merrill Lynch star broker Thomas Buck sentenced to 40 months in prison

He pleaded guilty to securities fraud in 2017; charged clients excessive commissions.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars ex-MML broker who sold $3.5 million of Woodbridge Ponzi
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Finra bars ex-MML broker who sold $3.5 million of Woodbridge Ponzi

Floyd Powell received $104,000 in commissions from the transactions.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC's Reg BI strengthens investor protections
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 14, 2019
SEC's Reg BI strengthens investor protections

Enhanced level of accountability is necessary to weed-out bad actors that tarnish industry and harm investor confidence.

By Christopher A. Iacovella
Rubio wants to curb stock buybacks encouraged by 2017 tax law
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2019
Rubio wants to curb stock buybacks encouraged by 2017 tax law

Buybacks are diverting cash companies should be using to make capital investments, GOP senator says.

By Bloomberg
Bills would allow employers to help workers pay off student debt, tax-free
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Bills would allow employers to help workers pay off student debt, tax-free

Tackling growing loan burdens sparks bipartisan interest on Capitol Hill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Charles Schwab gets most 401(k) claims dismissed
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Charles Schwab gets most 401(k) claims dismissed

One claim involving an in-house stable value fund will move forward.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 12, 2019
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly

Her position indicates Regulation Best Interest and the larger rule could become final sooner rather than later, but potential litigation looms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid client gift
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 12, 2019
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid client gift

Martin Kirschner fails to take part in hearing looking into case.

By InvestmentNews
SEC advice rule proposal assailed by former agency economists
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 11, 2019
SEC advice rule proposal assailed by former agency economists

Letter cites proposal's 'weak and incomplete' economic analysis.

By Bloomberg
New CFP Board ads feature lesbian couple
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2019
New CFP Board ads feature lesbian couple

The board is trying to attract a more diverse clientele to CFPs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Custody status continues to perplex RIAs
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 11, 2019
Custody status continues to perplex RIAs

A decade after the custody rule was updated, custody status remains a riddle.

By Jeff Benjamin
Politicians must come together to improve financial security
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 09, 2019
Politicians must come together to improve financial security

A lack of effort to find common ground is holding us back, which is why we must hold the president and lawmakers to their promises to change.

By crain-api
UBS dinged by Virginia after broker recommended gold and precious metals securities
WIREHOUSES FEB 08, 2019
UBS dinged by Virginia after broker recommended gold and precious metals securities

The overconcentration of securities was not suitable for some clients, Virginia alleged.

By Bruce Kelly
Limited deduction rubs SALT into taxpayer wounds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 08, 2019
Limited deduction rubs SALT into taxpayer wounds

Financial advisers bear bad news related to the state and local tax deduction that could surprise clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra sues broker who failed to report sexual conduct charge
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 07, 2019
Finra sues broker who failed to report sexual conduct charge

James Paquette was sentenced last month to 10 years in jail.

By Bruce Kelly