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Perez says DOL fiduciary debate shifts from whether to how
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2015
Perez says DOL fiduciary debate shifts from whether to how

The Secretary of Labor told lawmakers on Tuesday that the conversation has shifted to focus on how to make a new standard work.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 12, 2015
AdvisorSpoke's 'Clark Kent' to the rescue

New blog adopts Superman's alter ego as its anonymous author; aims barbs at popular gossip site AdvisorHub.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 12, 2015
UBS ordered to pay investor $1 million as Puerto Rico claims roll in

Brokers allegedly pushed conservative investor to put 100% of assets into risky proprietary bond funds.

By Mason Braswell
The psychology of regulation: applying nudge theory to compliance
FINTECH AUG 11, 2015
The psychology of regulation: applying nudge theory to compliance

Nudge theory and the rise of advanced technology promise new methods for advisory firms to fight the good fight in a world where the dangers of non-compliance have never been greater.

By Bill Mulligan
DOL to launch marathon of hearings on fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2015
DOL to launch marathon of hearings on fiduciary rule

The four-day event, featuring 75 witnesses from all sides of the debate testifying on panels together, could get heated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC commissioner: DOL fiduciary rule would create 'a mess'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2015
SEC commissioner: DOL fiduciary rule would create 'a mess'

Daniel Gallagher Jr. says the agency should stand down and not finalize rulemaking.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CFP Board: Judge's ruling validates our rights to protect the public
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 11, 2015
CFP Board: Judge's ruling validates our rights to protect the public

Chairman Richard P. Rojeck explains the Board's disciplinary process and questions why a judge who is not a CFP would be better able to interpret its rules and evaluate the evidence.

By Richard P. Rojeck
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2015
SEC works on rule requiring practice transition plans

The regulator wants advisers to develop continuity plans to avoid major disruptions to clients and markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
While DOL hearings stay civil, Twitter gets rowdy
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 10, 2015
While DOL hearings stay civil, Twitter gets rowdy

Tweets from around the industry tell the tale of the battle for and against a fiduciary standard for brokers.

By CNELSON
Facebook stock-fraud venture lands fund manager in hot water
EQUITIES AUG 10, 2015
Facebook stock-fraud venture lands fund manager in hot water

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Tampa-based fund manager to plead guilty to investment fraud in relation to $9M worth of Facebook stock he purchased then sold and was caught short when the stock price rebounded.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 10, 2015
State Farm hit with excessive fees suit over target date funds

Plaintiffs accuse firm of receiving almost half of the management fees while a sub-adviser did most of the work.

By Mason Braswell
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2015
Rep. Ann Wagner gets three other House members to call on DOL to withdraw fiduciary proposal

Rep. Ann Wagner and three colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee are seeking additional signatories on letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Sen. Warren attacks SEC chairwoman White's leadership
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 07, 2015
Sen. Warren attacks SEC chairwoman White's leadership

Says top regulator is not pressing for admission of guilt in enforcements, and granting too many waivers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
China's stock market freefall has only just begun
EQUITIES AUG 06, 2015
China's stock market freefall has only just begun

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> China's stock market rout is being described as just the beginning, with some big moves still to come.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2015
CFP Board hires new general counsel to oversee ethics, designation enforcement

Leo G. Rydzewski has been lead counsel in compensation-description litigation for the board, and in part replaces Michael Shaw, who left Dec. 12.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 05, 2015
LPL and $775 million adviser part ways amid investigation

The broker-dealer and its top adviser in Louisiana cut ties after the adviser received a Wells notice announcing a Finra investigation. Adviser says the separation is unrelated.

By Mason Braswell
Edward Jones to pay $20 million for bond overcharges
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 05, 2015
Edward Jones to pay $20 million for bond overcharges

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the firm overcharged retail clients by at least $4.6 million on new municipal bond sales.

By Mason Braswell
Prepare clients now for an extended period of abnormally low portfolio returns
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 05, 2015
Prepare clients now for an extended period of abnormally low portfolio returns

The expectations many investors have baked into their financial plans for the future are based upon recent or historic gains.

By Blaine F. Aikin
WIREHOUSES AUG 05, 2015
'Culture clash' led to $2.5 billion Merrill firing: Lawyer

A $2.5 billion broker who was fired this month for &#8220;inappropriate workplace behavior,&#8221; according to employment records, may have been too bullheaded for the thundering herd, his attorney said.

By Mason Braswell
LPL cracking down on brokers who collect retirement account fees from family members
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 05, 2015
LPL cracking down on brokers who collect retirement account fees from family members

Anticipating an enforcement push, the broker-dealer told brokers that next year they will no longer be able to receive a fee or commission from retirement accounts belonging to family members.

By Mason Braswell