Regulation, Legal & Compliance

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ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2013
Former CFO of a Thompson REIT slapped for weak due diligence

Actions compromised independence of embattled broker-dealer, TNP Securities, Finra says.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 06, 2013
Ruling could help reps get rid of BrokerCheck blemishes

Following a controversial court ruling, Finra could be flooded by reps looking to clean up their BrokerCheck files.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 05, 2013
Details are missing in the arbitration vs. court debate

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 05, 2013
Finra boosts arbitrator oversight after one indicted

Industry watchdog sets background checks and reviews for arbitrators after one panelist failed to disclose legal problems.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 05, 2013
Reps willing to bear 'substantial costs' of fiduciary duty: SIFMA exec

Reps are willing to deal with the 'substantial costs' of a uniform fiduciary duty, says a SIFMA exec — provided the SEC gives clear guidance for compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SIFMA names two high-profile politicians to top posts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 05, 2013
SIFMA names two high-profile politicians to top posts

Gregg, Bentsen hired to lead securities industry group; want DOL to ditch fiduciary reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 02, 2013
SEC's plan for adviser SRO has left the building, along with Walter

A new SEC will soon be in place. That means SRO champion Elisse Walter will be gone — and with her, the push for a broker SRO.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 02, 2013
SEC nominees could repair schism at commission

Stein, Piwowar noted for reaching across party lines; 'working relationship'

By John Goff
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 02, 2013
Will commission nominees break logjam at the SEC?

Stein, Piwowar not prone to partisanship, observers say; plenty of big issues left hanging

By John Goff
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 31, 2013
BlackRock wins dismissal of funds' securities lending lawsuit

Two pension funds accused the company of collecting “grossly excessive” compensation from securities-lending returns linked to iShares

By Matt Ackermann
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2013
SEC's Aguilar: custody rules won't burden brokers

New regulations for brokers who control their clients' cash will go a long way toward preventing another client rip-off like the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme, the SEC commissioner said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 31, 2013
Investor protection not ditched in ad rule: SEC's White

Chairman says investor advocacy recommendations 'in my briefcase every day and every night.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 31, 2013
Senate subcommittee gives SEC full funding request

The SEC would gets its requested 33% budget increase, according to a bill approved by a Senate panel. But will both the House and the Senate sign off on the bump up?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES JUL 28, 2013
Berthel Fisher sued over failed Thompson deal

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 25, 2013
Advisers back delay in health care law

Extra time needed to iron out complexities, prepare for coverage mandate.

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2013
Finra panel sets $18.5 million award against defunct B-D

Action related to Provident Royalties, found to be a Ponzi scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 24, 2013
SocSec spousal eligibility grows

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 24, 2013
Consumer advocate gives SEC's final Reg D proposal an 'F'

Roper says rule fails to protect retail investors from potential scams; 'no credibility left'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2013
Banned

Finra barred a broker over allegations that he stole $4.2 million from two clients, one of whom Finra says suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

By Andrew Leigh
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2013
New SEC chief kicks agency into high gear

Advancing on money market reform with unanimous commission gets praise.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.