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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 13, 2013
House bill seen slowing DOL's fiduciary push

Amendment would require Labor Department to work with SEC on revised standard

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2013
Brokers' lawyer says Finra adds intimidation to Belesis shop query

An attorney for brokers who left John Thomas Financial claims Finra is probing whether the brokerage tried to intimidate the departed reps.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2013
Regulators warn about selling — or buying — pensions

SEC and Finra urge caution when buying or selling pensions, citing fears of extensive and unexpected costs.

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 11, 2013
LPL hit with largest Finra fine ever for e-mail case

Finra on Tuesday slapped LPL with a $7.5M fine, its largest ever for an email-related case. The brokerage allegedly failed to adequately oversee 28 million electronic messages over a four-year period.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 11, 2013
Schwab drops class action ban temporarily

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 09, 2013
SEC to try again on money market reform

With Mary Jo White at the helm, the SEC will try again at reforming money market funds. The new chairman is keeping her cards close to her chest but the industry is hopeful she'll play a good hand.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 06, 2013
Too big to fail tag good for AIG, Pru shareholders, not customers

The Financial Stability Oversight Council has classified both AIG and Prudential as 'too-big-too-fail.' That's too bad for customers. Here's why.

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 05, 2013
Florida enacts law to ease B-D registration

Instant approval once paperwork is filed, fee is paid.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 05, 2013
Ex-J.P. Morgan broker: Firm pushed house funds

In an arbitration claim, a former rep at J.P. Morgan says brokers didn't get commissions on trades of nonproprietary funds, including those marketed by Pimco.

By DJAMIESON
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 05, 2013
SEC floats small step in money market fund reform

The SEC under Mary Jo White floats one small step in money market fund reform with a proposal that would make only institutional prime funds float NAVs. It's a good deal for the likes of Vanguard, Schwab.

By Gregory Crawford
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 04, 2013
Prudential, AIG put on too big to fail list

If designation holds, firms will be subject to Fed oversight, stricter control

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 04, 2013
Money funds take the lead in reforms

Six big mutual fund companies last week agreed to disclose the daily NAV of their money funds, an unusual show of unity among rivals aimed at heading off the threat of stricter regulation.

By Jason Kephart
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 31, 2013
SEC's White plays money market reform close to the vest

In front of mutual fund group, chief regulator says little about revamp.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Power grab? Consumer agency may dig into retirement savings biz
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2013
Power grab? Consumer agency may dig into retirement savings biz

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau worried about investment scams.

By Gregory Crawford
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 29, 2013
Morgan Stanley banker withheld Facebook info, Mass. claims

Company agrees to pay $5M to settle the charge; 'clear violation'

By DJAMIESON
Crowd pushing Walter on crowdfunding
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 29, 2013
Crowd pushing Walter on crowdfunding

Both Dems and Republicans urging new SEC boss to act

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES MAY 28, 2013
Finra plan could upend illiquid investment reporting

SRO offers options on valuing vehicles like nontraded REITS on account statements.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 24, 2013
SEC whistle-blower says she was frozen out by new enforcement chief

Furey case raises questions about how agency handles internal affairs

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 24, 2013
SEC focusing on B-D registration issues for private-fund managers

By Henry Nelson Massey, Greg H. Kahn and Samuel A. Jennings
FINTECH MAY 23, 2013
SEC: Social media OK for delivering info to investors

Commission says Reg FD applies to social networks the same as it does to web sites

By Mark Schoeff Jr.