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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
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
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.
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
Maryland bill would impose fiduciary duty on brokers, insurance reps
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 07, 2019
Maryland bill would impose fiduciary duty on brokers, insurance reps

New legislation would require financial professionals to act 'without regard to' their own financial gains.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement savings bill re-introduced in House with bipartisan backing
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2019
Retirement savings bill re-introduced in House with bipartisan backing

RESA measure would help small businesses offer 401(k) plans, ease use of annuities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Trump State of the Union: What advisers want to hear
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2019
Trump State of the Union: What advisers want to hear

Some say he should take credit for the economy, others want him to reach across the aisle on taxes and health care.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra exams to probe compliance with elder abuse rules
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 05, 2019
Finra exams to probe compliance with elder abuse rules

Executive said agency will check on systems and processes firms have in place, and gather information about how rules can be improved.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra panel awards schoolteachers $2.38 million in fraud case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 04, 2019
Finra panel awards schoolteachers $2.38 million in fraud case

Complex case involved suicide, excessive trading and unauthorized transfers.

By InvestmentNews
'Selling away' doesn't mean the B-D is not ultimately responsible
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 02, 2019
'Selling away' doesn't mean the B-D is not ultimately responsible

Quest Capital was held responsible for non-client losses.

By crain-api
Finra initiative cracks down on firms recommending costly 529 share classes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 28, 2019
Finra initiative cracks down on firms recommending costly 529 share classes

Regulator gives firms until April 1 to report themselves, avoid fines; restitution still required

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retired NFL player, lottery winner win $4.2 million arbitration award from Morgan Stanley
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 28, 2018
Retired NFL player, lottery winner win $4.2 million arbitration award from Morgan Stanley

The lottery winner, James Groves, was awarded $3.3 million, and Asante Samuel, who retired in 2013 after an 11-year career with the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons, will receive $879,000.

By InvestmentNews