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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 19, 2013
House Democrat introduces bill to end mandatory arbitration

A House Democrat has introduced a measure to end mandatory arbitration, but the bill might get stuck in its Republican-controlled committee.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2013
SEC votes on executive-median pay gap rule

Republican commissioner blasts proposal, claiming its sole purpose is to 'shame CEOs'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2013
House Republicans blast SEC on private funds, say focus should be on RIAs

Two key GOP congressmen blast SEC regulation of private funds, claim the agency is protecting fat cats at expense of ordinary investors. Focus on RIAs, they say.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2013
Limits on broker use of client assets sought by global regulator

By Andrew Leigh
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2013
At least one new SEC commish to bolster cost-benefit push

New Republican SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar is likely to continue the emphasis on cost-benefit analyses of agency rules, an effort that was elevated by his predecesor, Troy Paredes. A potential uniform fiduciary standard of care for retail investment advice has proceeded slowly because of such a regulatory impact study.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2013
Stein, Piwowar confirmed to SEC; White gets full term

Former Senate aides get late-night unanimous OK, White on board through mid-2019.

By Gregory Crawford
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 18, 2013
SEC nominees back ending 'no admit no deny' settlements

Would-be commissioners say White's approach makes sense.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 17, 2013
Reserve Primary Fund settles shareholder suit for $54.9M

By Matt Ackermann
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2013
RIAs must be prepared for aggressive SEC enforcement

By Matthew T. Boos
FIXED INCOME SEP 16, 2013
Pimco's El-Erian says Fed to end easing to prevent excessive risk taking

He says the Fed sees the economy healing and aims to prevent unintended consequences of its monetary policy.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2013
Don't blame the custodian for IRS levies

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 15, 2013
Arbitration bill is introduced

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2013
Derivatives to face transaction fees under Obama proposal

The CFTC, starting in the 2014 fiscal year, would set a fee for futures, options on commodities, and swaps to fund the agency

By Matt Ackermann
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 13, 2013
Dodd-Frank, where are you?

Despite fears of red-tape-stranguIation, skyrocketing compliance costs and less time for clients, investment advisers take Dodd-Frank changes in stride. So far.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 13, 2013
SEC OKs advertising of private placements to general public

In 4-1 vote, commission greenlights marketing of Reg D offerings to credited investors; advisers stuck in the middle?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 13, 2013
Finra hampered by rising compensation costs, stagnant revenue

Critics complain about CEO's $2.6M pay package, wonder about the $1.6B investment fund.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 13, 2013
White's early agenda could impact advisers

Mary Jo White could be approved quickly by the full Senate to become the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. She might then move quickly on some investment-adviser related issues.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES SEP 13, 2013
SEC charges ex-GOP candidate with selling fake Facebook shares

The SEC claims a onetime gubernatorial candidate sold investors nonexistent shares of Facebook and other social-media darlings.

By DJAMIESON
WIREHOUSES SEP 12, 2013
BofA quashed on arbitration

Court denies request by bank, Merrill on overtime suit.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 12, 2013
CFP Board's director of investigations exits

The board is currently searching for a replacement for Rex Staples

By DJAMIESON