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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 14, 2014
IRI leadership feels good about 'trajectory' of DOL fiduciary rule

Board members point to SEC's elevation of issue as a top priority.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2014
Donald Runkle, ex-chief compliance officer for Raymond James Financial Services, joining law firm

Plans to help Edgerton & Weaver, which specializes in representing B-Ds, RIAs and registered reps, build its consulting business.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2014
Sheryl Garrett scoffs at argument against fiduciary duty

Founder of Garrett Planning Network says investors with low net worth can be served in a market where all advisers must act in their best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2014
Is Finra pulling its efforts to be the SRO for advisers?

Despite Finra's denials (including one from CEO Richard Ketchum just last week), some believe the regulator still wants to be the SRO for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2014
Largest bitcoin exchange files for bankrupcy protection

CEO bows in apology to Japanese customers; possible theft of 850,000 units.

By ntappan
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2014
House Democrats urge caution on DOL fiduciary-duty rule

Coalition asks for meeting with Labor Secretary Thomas Perez.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2014
Budget deal to ease spending cuts gets Republican backing

Chief architects call plan imperfect but say it will provide economic certainty, help heal wounds.

By Gregory Crawford
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2014
Restoring investors' confidence in the markets

The president of the North American Securities Administrators Association discusses what the financial industry needs to do to rebuild client trust.

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 12, 2014
Ketchum says Finra is backing off adviser oversight: Report

Regulator's CEO says chances of success are thin but agrees that adviser oversight needs improvement.

By Gregory Crawford
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2014
How your firm can stay compliant when serving seniors

Finra to look at how firms sell annuities, REITs and other products to older clients.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 11, 2014
Brokers being told: Leave now or lose later

By lkonish
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2014
BlackRock sued over fund fees

By lkonish
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 11, 2014
In this Finra program, the eyes have it

A new initiative has the regulator looking at private placements more closely and in real time.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 09, 2014
BofA Merrill pays $7 million to settle overtime pay case

Advisers working in bank branches alleged that the firm misclassified them to avoid paying for time beyond the traditional 40-hour workweek.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 09, 2014
David Einhorn: Bernanke answers 'frightening' during dinner chat

David Einhorn, manager of the $10 billion Greenlight Capital Inc., said he found a recent dinner conversation with former Federal Reserve chairman Ben S. Bernanke scary.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH MAY 09, 2014
Take the quiz: Are your client review tactics compliant?

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 09, 2014
New SEC members have different styles

It took Michael Piwowar only 34 days to make his presence felt at the SEC while in her initial statements, Kara Stein was low-key. Mr. Piwowar's truculence surprised observers who had expected that his arrival, and that of Ms. Stein, would bring together a previously divided commission. Mark Schoeff Jr. explains.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETFS MAY 08, 2014
Supreme Court may weigh in on iShares case

ETF investors say BlackRock keeps too much of the proceeds from securities-lending business.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2014
Finra arbitrator removed for allegedly lying about credentials

A Finra arbitrator who served on Finra panels for almost 15 years was removed after it was discovered that he is not a lawyer. He oversaw more than 40 cases. Were yours among them?

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2014
Finra bonus disclosure rule goes to the SEC

If approved, the Finra rule would require brokers who receive more than $100,000 in incentive compensation to notify clients in writing; some say it could chill recruitment.

By Trevor Hunnicutt