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FINTECH JUN 07, 2018
Cyber assailants targeted in important new security sweep

The skill and sophistication of attackers are often outpacing firms' ability to protect themselves.

By Guy F. Talarico
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 07, 2018
Financial planners push to add restrictions on use of term in SEC advice proposal

Financial Planning Association sends 85 members to Capitol Hill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 07, 2018
Fixed annuity sales set for massive spike

Rising interest rates primarily responsible for estimated 50% spike in sales of fixed-rate deferred annuities through 2019, says insurance industry group Limra.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 06, 2018
Hurry up and kill the DOL fiduciary rule already, insurance groups tell 5th Circuit

ACLI, NAIFA say delay in issuing mandate causing 'palpable uncertainty' for industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 06, 2018
Advisers urged to resist 'fiduciary fatigue'

It will likely be another 12 months before the SEC's investment-advice rule takes shape: expert

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 05, 2018
Clayton promises 'not to take forever' on SEC advice rule

Following Capitol Hill testimony, top regulator declines to say whether he will extend comment deadline on proposed reform package.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUN 05, 2018
SEC approves paperless mutual-fund reports

Online delivery will become default method for shareholder document delivery.

By Bloomberg
Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan

Suit argues that the California Secure Choice program is preempted by ERISA.

By Arleen Jacobius
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Invesco sued for 'indiscriminately' loading 401(k) plan with in-house funds

At least 93% of the funds in the Invesco 401(k) plan are proprietary investments, according to the plaintiffs.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 04, 2018
New SEC nominee could become decisive vote on investment advice proposal

Trump administration taps Senate aide to fill departing commissioner Piwowar's seat.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2018
Finra bars rep under investigation for client forgery

Formerly of Northwestern Mutual, Donnell Noah Bowen failed to appear at his hearing.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 04, 2018
Broker fired over VA exchange irregularities barred by Finra

Ellen Vratoric twice failed to appear at Finra inquiries into VA exchange.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 04, 2018
New York RIA to pay $8 million to SEC in settlement

Agency says deVere USA and two former managers failed to disclose conflicts

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 04, 2018
Is William Galvin on his way out in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts' Secretary of the Commonwealth failed to win the Democratic Party's endorsement, leaving him to face a primary challenge in September

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 02, 2018
The legacy of the DOL fiduciary rule: Almost gone, but never forgotten

Having caused significant shifts among advisers, firms and consumers, can the push for a higher investment-advice standard really be erased by one court's decision?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 02, 2018
Phyllis Borzi on DOL fiduciary rule: 'We forever changed the terms of the debate'

You can call her the 'mother of the regulation,' and you can call her proud of what she and her staff accomplished.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 01, 2018
5th Circuit mandate to vacate DOL fiduciary rule 'still pending'

Observers can't tell why the regulation is still on death watch and not actually dead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 31, 2018
Wells Fargo customers saddled with fake accounts to get about $35 each in $142 million settlement

Judge: 'There's no doubt this is an imperfect solution, but what's the alternative?'

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 31, 2018
SEC charges former Long Island broker with $8 million scam

Steven Pagartanis promised investments in a land development company.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 31, 2018
Tax law: Why changes to the kiddie tax are a 'big deal' for advisers

The law uses the tax rates applying to trusts and estates, rather than parents' income, to determine the tax on children's investment income.

By Greg Iacurci