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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 28, 2014
SEC's Piwowar talks fiduciary, money fund reform

Fiduciary is 'really, really, really' tough, commissioner tells U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES MAR 28, 2014
It is well-past time to expand access to hedge funds

Paris Hilton can invest in hedge funds, but I can't.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH MAR 25, 2014
Finra fines, complaints drop as market improves

Finra reports that suitability fines and customer complaints have dropped as the financial crisis has faded further into the rearview. It's not all smooth sailing, however, as new regulatory priorities have emerged.

By Andrew Leigh
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 25, 2014
Finra approves rule to redefine public arbitrators

Regulator will send a proposal to the SEC that could limit those with industry ties from serving on panels.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 23, 2014
DOL and SEC: Don't be intimidated

Time for both agencies to stop dilly-dallying on fiduciary standard.

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 21, 2014
SEC examining hidden prices in bond trading

The practice of dealers' showing clients different prices for the same securities on electronic bond-trading platforms is drawing the scrutiny of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is concerned that smaller investors are being penalized.

By Matt Ackermann
EMERGING MARKETS MAR 21, 2014
Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico

Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico as a flood of claims sends the regulator scrambling to find more arbitrators. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Schlichter in new 401(k) lawsuit, this one against health care provider Novant Health

A group of medical professionals are suing their employer, health care provider Novant Health, arguing that the company violated its fiduciary duty by offering excessively costly 401(k) investments and overpaying its providers.

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2014
DOL fiduciary opponents point to UK experience to bolster their case

A ban on financial advisers' charging commissions in the United Kingdom has driven investors with small accounts out of the advice market, according to a mutual fund official in Europe, something that Department of Labor fiduciary opponents argue could happen here.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2014
Finra limits data collection plan, citing investor privacy

Bowing to industry concern, Finra says it will limit the personal data it collects in new monitoring program

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2014
FSI to push for independent-contractor legislation in 2014

Live from FSI OneVoice: Group wants to remove the uncertainty of continuing IRS scrutiny. <b><i> <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=Events&amp;bctid=3117749314001&amp;date=20140128&quot;>Check out a video interview with Dale Brown, where the organization's president and CEO offers his Finra wish list.</a> </b></i>

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Lockheed Martin 401(k) case to proceed as class action

On Monday, the Supreme Court let stand a decision in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that permits employees of the defense contractor to proceed with a class action against the firm. The case will now go to trial.

By Darla Mercado
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2014
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing

By Joshua Brown
WIREHOUSES MAR 19, 2014
Morgan Stanley wins dismissal of 'pay to play' suit

Ruling hinged on the firm's disclosure of revenue-sharing agreements.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2014
IRS chief pushes for comprehensive reform, not piecemeal approach to tax reform

Meanwhile, Ways and Means to send tax extensions bill to full Senate on Thursday.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2014
Prepare to be ripped off

The broad investing public isn't exactly riveted by the controversy surrounding the so-called &#8220;fiduciary standard,&#8221; but they should be.

By Greg Curtis
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2014
Finra arb panel sends reps a message

Steep punitive damages awarded to a client show that reps will be forced to pay heavily for their misconduct

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 14, 2014
Borzi counters fiduciary criticism calmly

Assistant Labor Secretary takes on all questioners about pending re-proposal of DOL fiduciary rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Blame game over Madoff — SEC v. Finra — raises advisers' ire
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 14, 2014
Blame game over Madoff — SEC v. Finra — raises advisers' ire

Republicans point finger at SEC to deny funding, support SRO

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2014
SEC says investors need to know more about fees

Advisers, take note: Regulator warns that seemingly small or hidden fees can cause a big dent in portfolios over the long haul.

By Mason Braswell