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RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
First set of FAQs on fiduciary rule coming 'very soon,' but deadline extension 'not likely': DOL's Borzi

'This first set of FAQs will focus on some of the questions that have been raised in connection with the exemptions,' Borzi said. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-faq&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>A comprehensive, searchable database of advisers' fiduciary FAQs</a>)</i></b>

By Greg Iacurci
Adviser compensation, rollovers most complex factors under DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Adviser compensation, rollovers most complex factors under DOL fiduciary rule

Determining adviser compensation under BICE is likely the &quot;single most complicated thing&quot; in the rule, according to attorney Fred Reish.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 25, 2016
Wells Fargo claws back more than $1 million from broker claiming wrongful termination, Finra says

Eric Zakarin was also liable for $357,000 of Wells Fargo's attorneys' fees.

By Christine Idzelis
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 25, 2016
Investors want more government spending

Also, Wells Fargo's biggest non-performing asset is its board, Kansas clamps down on bad news, and the ruby slippers are saved.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients

Retirees lost $140,000 after Christopher Ariola unduly concentrated them in energy, gold.

By Christine Idzelis
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2016
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bogus charges against SEC's Mary Jo White

Warren's charges could be motivated by political calculation rather than concern about investor protection or information.

By Ellie Zhu
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 21, 2016
Adviser groups boost political spending to gain Capitol Hill influence

At least four trade associations reached their highest levels of donations in this election cycle, the FEC reports.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 21, 2016
How fintech aims to make DOL fiduciary rule manageable

Wealth of tools popping up to help with compliance, but will require proper adviser due diligence.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule won't help some 403(b) retirement plans

The plans in public school districts &amp;mdash; often a &quot;laissez-faire&quot; type of arrangement exposing teachers to high-fee products &amp;mdash; won't be helped by the new regulation.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2016
SEC bars adviser for failing to disclose conflicts of interests in commodities fund

The regulator also ordered John Leo Valentine to pay $140,000 in civil money penalties

By Christine Idzelis
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 21, 2016
Patriarch Partners CEO Lynn Tilton's bid to block asset sale rejected as she faces SEC fraud trial

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2016
Knut Rostad: Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci should apologize for DOL fiduciary rule remarks

'Dred Scott' comments by the SkyBridge Capital executive 'are so at odds with the DOL rule, law, logic and basic human decency, they demand a rebuke.'

By Knut Rostad
SEC approves fund liquidity rule but carves out exemptions for ETFs
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 21, 2016
SEC approves fund liquidity rule but carves out exemptions for ETFs

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2016
Finra shouldn't hype 'broken' BrokerCheck to investors: PIABA

System doesn't include reasons for advisers' employment termination and other details public needs before deciding who to hire, a new report found.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 20, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule promotes a 'business form of skydiving'

Broker-dealers can try shielding themselves from risk as much as possible, but lawsuits are inevitable and could prove difficult to defend, attorneys said.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2016
Finra proposes rule to prevent elder financial abuse

Measure requires brokers to establish trusted contacts on accounts and allows them to stop distributions in questionable circumstances.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 20, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule: Deal catalyst or deal killer?

Industry conversation is now turning to the regulation's impact on M&amp;A activity.

By Dan Seivert
Massachusetts follows Finra's lead with crackdown on rogue brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2016
Massachusetts follows Finra's lead with crackdown on rogue brokers

State launches a sweep of 241 firms with above-average numbers of brokers with misconduct reports on their records.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra chief Richard Ketchum warns firms against hiring problem brokers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 20, 2016
Finra chief Richard Ketchum warns firms against hiring problem brokers

Regulator is using advanced data analytics to find the bad seeds who can undermine a firm's culture and foster 'good people making bad decisions,' the Finra chief says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 19, 2016
Morgan Stanley may not follow Merrill Lynch's lead to ban IRA commissions

The firm will announce details of its strategy to comply with the DOL fiduciary rule in the next two weeks. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The most up-to-date information on the DOL fiduciary rule</a>)</i></b>

By Christine Idzelis