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Annuity rule likely won't include a fiduciary standard, NAIC says
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 24, 2018
Annuity rule likely won't include a fiduciary standard, NAIC says

The new language, which is still subject to change, explicitly states what had largely been assumed.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC nominee Roisman stresses disclosure, helping investors understand adviser relationship
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 24, 2018
SEC nominee Roisman stresses disclosure, helping investors understand adviser relationship

Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses him on his stance on broker conflicts of interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2018
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees

Agency says Margaret Black didn't refund money due to 63 clients who left firm.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants

The decisions mean the continuation of many services put in place due to the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2018
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard

If party takes over House in 2019, look for increased pressure on the regulator for a stricter duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges Cape Cod RIA with $3 million fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 20, 2018
SEC charges Cape Cod RIA with $3 million fraud

Agency says Kimberly Pine Kitts created fake tax documents to cover up thefts.

By Bloomberg
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 20, 2018
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule

Warren, Booker, Brown say Finra's interpretation could determine whether measure has teeth.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The regulatory hole around ETFs gets SEC scrutiny
ETFS JUL 19, 2018
The regulatory hole around ETFs gets SEC scrutiny

The agency is working on an oversight regime for exchange-traded funds; it's also asking questions about the indexes that underpin the ETF market.

By Bloomberg
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 19, 2018
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors

Roundtables across country limited to those selected by the agency.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The SEC knows what's best
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 19, 2018
The SEC knows what's best

Is the agency's proposed Best Interest Standard really in the best interest of investors?

By Brian Hamburger
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 18, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC

Cornelius Peterson pled guilty to adviser and bank fraud in theft of retirement savings.

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2018
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments

Temenos Advisory Inc. and CEO George L. Taylor are also charged with pocketing hefty commissions and 'grossly overbilling' clients

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity backs away from being 'point in time' fiduciary for 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2018
Fidelity backs away from being 'point in time' fiduciary for 401(k) plans

Some advisers think this indicates other providers will pivot in light of DOL fiduciary rule's death.

By Greg Iacurci
New York issues final best-interest regulation for annuity, life insurance sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 18, 2018
New York issues final best-interest regulation for annuity, life insurance sales

State insurance commissioners don't include life products in their annuity suitability reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC censures BGC Financial, imposes $1.25 million penalty over records
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2018
SEC censures BGC Financial, imposes $1.25 million penalty over records

Order says firm didn't record $600,000 for broker's sports tickets as compensation.

By InvestmentNews
States sue over federal cap on tax deductions
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2018
States sue over federal cap on tax deductions

Four Northeastern states argue that the limit on SALT deductions infringes on their rights

By Bloomberg
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million
EQUITIES JUL 17, 2018
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million

Company's revised goal from $100 million could be a sign RIA valuations are rising.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bills to reform adviser regulation, increase sophisticated investors and protect seniors pass House
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2018
Bills to reform adviser regulation, increase sophisticated investors and protect seniors pass House

Measures included in package of 32 bipartisan bills meant to ease rules, spur investment

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement savings proposals introduced in Senate, under discussion in the House
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Retirement savings proposals introduced in Senate, under discussion in the House

Measures would make it easier for small businesses to join pooled plans and provide companies with incentives to use auto enrollment, escalation

By Hazel Bradford
Beware 401(k) robo-fiduciaries – especially the human ones
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Beware 401(k) robo-fiduciaries – especially the human ones

Less experienced plan advisers armed with powerful tools and outsourced resources are willing to work for half the price of more knowledgeable plan advisers.

By Fred Barstein