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MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 13, 2017
Will the fiduciary rule shrink the ever-expanding world of share classes?

While T shares and clean shares are different, they could solve important pricing questions for the fund industry — and even obliterate many share classes.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2017
TIAA to pay $5M in 401(k) excessive-fee suit

Employees allege the firm failed to act in their best interests when managing their retirement plans.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2017
States scoop up investment accounts as unclaimed property

Financial advisers can keep clients out of firing line by confirming they're alive.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2017
Merrill Lynch will allow IRA commissions in some circumstances under DOL fiduciary rule

Beginning in June, Merrill advisers will be able to use "limited purpose brokerage IRAs" for certain products and transactions, and the firm will also make more products available over its advisory platform.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2017
Finra advances proposals to crack down on 'high-risk' brokers, unpaid arbitration awards

Regulatory board moves to toughen penalties for advisers with certain past infractions and those who welch on payments owed to investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2017
NAPA says DOL secretary Alexander Acosta wants to freeze fiduciary rule

In a conversation with Sen. Tim Scott, Mr. Acosta reportedly said he's been in communication with the White House and "recognizes the urgency of the situation."

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 10, 2017
Barclays will refund $97 million to advisory, brokerage clients

Firm agrees to settle three sets of SEC violations concerning overcharges.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 10, 2017
Wall Street sounds off on Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey

Some believe it will curtail momentum the president had established on health care bill and tax reform.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2017
What's really behind the opposition to state auto-IRAs?

Some arguments against the programs appear flimsy when examined closer.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 09, 2017
9 more firms adopt fee disclosure template for clients

The fee schedule, developed by state regulators and other groups, details account maintenance and cash management charges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 09, 2017
Former SEC accountant pleads guilty to illegal securities trading — and then lying about it

David R. Humphrey also settled parallel civil charges with the SEC and will pay more than $108,000 in penalties.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2017
The conundrum of state-run retirement plans

Some opposed to state-run retirement plans argue that these types of plans should be handled by the private sector rather than the government.

By Terry Dunne
WIREHOUSES MAY 08, 2017
Morgan Stanley's decision to cut Vanguard funds likely due to DOL fiduciary rule

Because of the fiduciary rule, broker-dealers are looking to have level compensation across their platforms.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2017
Why Congress is making it tougher to retire

The new health care bill and a move to limit retirement savings will both hurt those trying to prepare for retirement

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2017
Opponents of DOL fiduciary rule want SEC to modify suitability standard

ICI chief executive Paul Schott Stevens is the latest to telegraph the route the financial industry wants the agency to take.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2017
New tax plan is a work in progress that needs advisers' input

President Donald J. Trump plans to host a series of listening sessions on the tax plan.

By crain-api
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2017
Independent broker-dealer Triad Advisors sues former advisers

Firm takes action against former advisers for allegedly violating terms of promissory note

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 05, 2017
Health care now moves to a slow track in Senate

Senators seem intent on writing their own bill, a process that could delay a final law until the end of the year.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 05, 2017
ICI head casts doubt on further delay of DOL fiduciary rule

Paul Schott Stevens says prospects for a delay are 'uncertain' and that the rule 'is already causing great harm.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2017
Include health savings accounts in fiduciary process

The DOL rule that requires acting in clients' best interests will apply to these accounts.

By Blaine F. Aikin