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Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds
ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2019
Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds

SEC chairman indicates desire to modify accredited investor standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETF that doesn't reveal its assets poised to get SEC OK
ETFS APR 09, 2019
ETF that doesn't reveal its assets poised to get SEC OK

Precidian Funds has been waiting four years for the agency's approval

By Bloomberg
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 08, 2019
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients

James Bylenga declined to take part in an inquiry into his conduct.

By InvestmentNews
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 08, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest

Robert Jackson Jr. warns that the advice measure will need unified support to withstand legal challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy

NAPA's Brian Graff says bills instituting a financial transactions tax and changes to workplace retirement plans could have a big effect on advisers, participants.

By Greg Iacurci
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 08, 2019
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules

Broker-dealer's claim involves insurer's decision to stop paying trail commissions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Washington wants to ease student loan burden
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 06, 2019
Washington wants to ease student loan burden

The Trump administration and Congress are considering limits on debt allowances as well as clearer repayment options in federal programs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 05, 2019
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale

LPL terminated Scott Klor in 2017 for violating firm policies.

By InvestmentNews
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 04, 2019
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients

One-page document would crystalize costs highlighted in Form ADV

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2019
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command

Adviser seeks $10 million in damages in dispute over copyrighted sales materials.

By Bruce Kelly
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2019
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes

Plan would require wealthy investors to pay capital gains tax on appreciation of their assets each year.

By Bloomberg
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2019
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI

Allison H. Lee could arrive just as the agency is finishing its advice reform rule, or get stuck awaiting Senate confirmation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2019
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee

Further action appears unlikely with legislature set to adjourn April 8.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 02, 2019
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax

The billionaire Democrat joins list of others calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.

By Bloomberg
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit

The case, the first to address the issue of ERISA pre-emption, is a positive sign for other states.

By Greg Iacurci
House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill

Measure would help small businesses offer plans, require that statements include lifetime-income projections, ease use of annuities in plans and increase the RMD age.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NASAA president calls on Congress to prevent advisers, brokers from putting their interests ahead of clients'
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 02, 2019
NASAA president calls on Congress to prevent advisers, brokers from putting their interests ahead of clients'

Michael Pieciak details four ways lawmakers can empower investors in 2019, including banning mandatory arbitration.

By Michael S. Pieciak
Regulators assure industry CAT will not expose consumer data
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 01, 2019
Regulators assure industry CAT will not expose consumer data

SEC chairman Clayton says the agency will come to an agreement with the industry over what information to collect on equity trades.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Three crucial compliance requirements to satisfy right now
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2019
Three crucial compliance requirements to satisfy right now

Advisers who don't know exactly what they need to file, haven't done it or haven't invested the resources to do it right can make big mistakes that can be very time-consuming and costly to undo.

By Fizza Khan
Longest-running 401(k) fee lawsuit ends in $55 million settlement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2019
Longest-running 401(k) fee lawsuit ends in $55 million settlement

Tussey v. ABB, one of the few such cases to go to trial, resulted in one of the largest settlements ever paid by a plan sponsor.

By Greg Iacurci