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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 27, 2017
'Rothification' to pay for tax cuts seen as losing momentum, for now

Retirement-savings proponents remain vigilant in protecting deferrals as GOP releases tax-reform framework.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2017
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley manager over expense reports

Barbara Waters oversaw administrators in firm's wealth management group.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Wells Fargo 401(k) participants

Plaintiffs failed to show the 401(k) plan executives breached their fiduciary duties, according to the judge.

By Rob Kozlowski
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 26, 2017
SEC's Clayton says agency is 'pushing' toward a fiduciary rule, working with DOL

While Senate hearing focused on recent cyberbreach, SEC chairman highlighted fiduciary duty as 'a priority for me.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
401(k) lawsuit attacks excessive advisory fees paid to UBS

Litigation regarding retirement plan adviser fees is rare, but some believe it will become more prevalent.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH SEP 26, 2017
SEC creates cyber unit to eye firms and task force for investor protection

Initiatives aim to combat misconduct by financial firms online and fraud perpetrated against clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 25, 2017
Finra bars former rep over collectibles

Dale Earl Krueger allegedly used customer funds to buy medals.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 23, 2017
Do you really want states to take the lead on fiduciary?

The Trump administration's proposed delay in the implementation of key parts of the DOL's fiduciary rule has opened a can of worms for the financial services industry.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2017
Jerry Schlichter's fee lawsuits have left an indelible mark on the 401(k) industry

After a decade of litigation, fees are lower and retirement plans are more transparent. But have the lawsuits gone too far?

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 22, 2017
Fired Ameriprise broker on the hook for $675,000 after losing arbitration

Amerprise sued the ex-broker after a client charged that the broker had stolen money from her and Amerprise had failed to tell her the broker had been suspended.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
University of Pennsylvania wins retirement plan suit

Ivy League school is first elite university to win complete dismissal of such a lawsuit.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 21, 2017
Broker fired by Sun Trust for expense violations agrees to Finra bar

Gregory S. Brent declined to provide testimony for Finra inquiry into his termination.

By InvestmentNews
FIXED INCOME SEP 21, 2017
Odd letter highlights fiduciary concerns in Puerto Rico

Oriental Financial Services sold the island commonwealth's triple-tax-free bonds, then dismissed a client when it was sued over the risky securities.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over nontraded REIT sales

Securities regulator says SII Investments failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over non-traded REIT sales

Securities regulator says firm failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2017
Tax reform could be expensive for middle class

Those who save for retirement or itemize tax deductions could end up paying thousands of dollars more.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2017
SEC bars former rep for alleged share price manipulation

George Thoreson tried to keep penny stock's price high to enable Nasdaq listing.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2017
Nevada fiduciary law raises concerns among retirement professionals, brokerage industry

Critics complain that it conflicts with ERISA and SEC rules and has potential to spur other states to pass their own version of a fiduciary rule.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 15, 2017
Broker-dealers and RIAs at loggerheads over fiduciary rule delay

Companies and groups weighing in with comment letters have vastly different viewpoints on the delay's potential impact.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2017
CFP Board suspends Tye Williams after Finra bar

By InvestmentNews