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Wagner bill to stop DOL fiduciary up for a vote this week
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2015
Wagner bill to stop DOL fiduciary up for a vote this week

A House committee will take up the measure Wednesday, but Rep. Ann Wagner says it isn't clear when it would come before the full House and how much bipartisan support it would garner.

By Greg Iacurci
If Obama holds firm, here's what the DOL fiduciary rule will end up looking like
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2015
If Obama holds firm, here's what the DOL fiduciary rule will end up looking like

Expect language that would brighten the line between education and advice, and expand the list of permissible assets for retirement plans, to name a few.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2015
DOL poised to advance final fiduciary rule

Politico reports the measure will move to the Office of Management and Budget by Jan. 31, setting the stage for finalization.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2015
Legislation to replace DOL fiduciary could be tied to must-pass bill to keep government open

Lawmakers could write legislation within days — and attach it to a must-pass spending bill — that would replace the Labor Department's pending rule to raise investment advice standards for retirement accounts, effectively killing it.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES SEP 29, 2015
Hedge fund marketers have independent advisers in their sights

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Now that hedge funds have the green light to market their wares, they're zeroing in on independent advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
House Democrats seek changes to DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2015
House Democrats seek changes to DOL fiduciary rule

Ten representatives send letter calling on the agency to fix problems with exemptions for compensation practices and investor education.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS hit with $2.5 million award in Puerto Rico case
WIREHOUSES SEP 29, 2015
UBS hit with $2.5 million award in Puerto Rico case

Claim is tied to so-called &#8220;Whopper&#8221; broker Jose Gabriel Ramirez Jr., who faces raft of claims related to closed-end funds.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2015
SEC cracks down on advisers' access to clients' outside accounts

As part of its focus on custody violations, the SEC is examining cases in which clients give advisers their usernames and passwords.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Senate avoids shutdown in last-ditch effort
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 28, 2015
Senate avoids shutdown in last-ditch effort

Spending resolution expected to pass the House but will only fund the government through early December.

By Bloomberg
State regulators, Finra, SIFMA propose fee disclosure model for brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2015
State regulators, Finra, SIFMA propose fee disclosure model for brokers

State regulators, Finra, SIFMA say their approach would clarify charges to investors, yet commissions and advisory fees are left out of the plan.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2015
Increase SEC exams of RIAs

Regulatory exams should be just as frequent for advisers as they are for brokers.

By MFXFeeder
SEC seeks to prevent damage from runs on mutual funds, ETFs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2015
SEC seeks to prevent damage from runs on mutual funds, ETFs

New liquidity rules would require mutual funds and ETFs to develop risk management programs and allow for 'swing pricing.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 25, 2015
Groups opposing DOL fiduciary rule step up lobbying spending

Proponents' dollars lag this year, with a focus on grass-roots action.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION SEP 25, 2015
Should the Financial Planning Coalition support the DOL's fiduciary proposal?

A two-sided debate about the FPC's stance on the proposed fiduciary rule.

By Don Trone
SEC using 'flawed metrics' to report enforcement actions
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 24, 2015
SEC using 'flawed metrics' to report enforcement actions

A new study claims the SEC double counts some cases and loads up in September to boost fiscal year numbers.

By Bloomberg
Chamber calls on SEC to reform use of in-house judges
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2015
Chamber calls on SEC to reform use of in-house judges

Group says enforcement needs clarity; among 28 recommendations to the agency.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 24, 2015
B-D mulls its options after major arb award

Fintegra is working to come up with a plan to save the company as its net capital falls below regulatory requirements.

By Mason Braswell
Merrill fires back at $870 million defectors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2015
Merrill fires back at $870 million defectors

Firm wins a temporary restraining order against four advisers accused of sabotaging the wirehouse when they jumped to UBS.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2015
Texas securities regulator cracks down on firm selling pension streams

Company accused of making &#8220;misleading and deceiving&#8221; statements to investors

By Christine Idzelis
State regulators work on uniform approach to elder financial abuse
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2015
State regulators work on uniform approach to elder financial abuse

New measures are aimed at encouraging brokers to notify authorities when they suspect someone is trying to scam one of their clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.