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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 07, 2011
Buzz: NAIFA backs Finra for adviser SRO

Lobbying in favor of a self-regulatory organization for investment advisers has gained momentum, with a major insurance organization calling on Congress to authorize Finra the to do the job.

By Doug Cubberley
NAIFA backs Finra for adviser SRO
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 07, 2011
NAIFA backs Finra for adviser SRO

Lobbying in favor of a self-regulatory organization for investment advisers has gained momentum, with a major insurance organization calling on Congress to authorize Finra the to do the job.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Obama aims to roll back roll-back of Dodd-Frank
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 07, 2011
Obama aims to roll back roll-back of Dodd-Frank

President defends 'important changes,' nominates first head of consumer protection bureau; Republicans seek guarantees

By John Goff
Nontraded REITs a hot property — but Finra warns investors
ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2011
Nontraded REITs a hot property — but Finra warns investors

Regulator cites lack of liquidity and high fees; product sales remain brisk

By Bloomberg
Tough Finra proposal aims to bring nontraded-REIT pricing up to par
ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2011
Tough Finra proposal aims to bring nontraded-REIT pricing up to par

Regulator wants commissions subtracted right away from value shown on statements; 'pendulum has swung too far'

By Bruce Kelly
Finra wants faster valuations of nontraded REITs
ALTERNATIVES SEP 01, 2011
Finra wants faster valuations of nontraded REITs

Regulator prepares proposal after May complaint against David Lerner Associates; time it takes to get market valuations not up to par

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo, BNY Mellon sue Securities America, other B-Ds over MedCap
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 01, 2011
Wells Fargo, BNY Mellon sue Securities America, other B-Ds over MedCap

Wells Fargo and BNY Mellon — trustees for Medical Capital Holdings — claim that brokers should not have sold the MedCap private placement to clients. Meanwhile, the banks themselves face litigation stemming from the Reg D offering.

By Bruce Kelly
Lerner resorted to tricks to plump up Apple distributions: Suit
ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2011
Lerner resorted to tricks to plump up Apple distributions: Suit

In the latest twist in the ongoing saga of Apple REITs sold by David Lerner Associates, plaintiffs claim the B-D used a line of credit and other sources to boost dividend payments beyond what was prudent. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&amp;Date=20110826&amp;Category=FREE&amp;ArtNo=826009999&amp;Ref=PH>Home prices still plunging in these states</a>

By Bruce Kelly
Debt reduction over growth 'almost suicidal': Pimco's Gross
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 31, 2011
Debt reduction over growth 'almost suicidal': Pimco's Gross

Bond king says governments should look to prime economic pump first, then lower borrowing

By John Goff
Crucial deficit committee features party stalwarts — and wildcards
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 31, 2011
Crucial deficit committee features party stalwarts — and wildcards

Panel must find $1.5 trillion in savings; taxes and entitlements on the table?

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 31, 2011
Congress not likely to tackle tax reform

A special congressional committee created by last week's debt ceiling legislation is unlikely to have the time or the political will to tackle any meaningful tax reforms

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2011
Court says third-party carriers to retirement plans can be sued

A federal circuit court yesterday decided that retirement-plan participants can sue third-party insurers under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

By Darla Mercado
Labor Dept. to delay plan fee disclosure rules
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 31, 2011
Labor Dept. to delay plan fee disclosure rules

Labor Department proposal would push back the effective date for retirement plan service providers to begin disclosing fees to Jan. 1, 2012

By Bloomberg
So what's Kotlikoff's Purple Tax Plan — and will it actually work?
OPINION AUG 30, 2011
So what's Kotlikoff's Purple Tax Plan — and will it actually work?

Proposed reform mixes in wins for both blues (Democrats) and reds (Republicans); accountants, advisers may boo, however

By Laurence J. Kotlikoff
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 30, 2011
Mounting regulations means mounting payrolls at advisory companies

A new survey shows investment management firms are spending-much needed capital on beefing up compliance departments -- rather than projects that boost the top line.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 28, 2011
Landscape is changing for broker-dealers

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 25, 2011
Mounting regs means more costs at money managers

Asset management companies say that greater regulatory burdens are inhibiting growth, although the heightened oversight also may be contributing to a boost in hiring, according to a survey released last week

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pennsylvania man admits to role in $18M Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 25, 2011
Pennsylvania man admits to role in $18M Ponzi scheme

Robert Stinson Jr., 56, pleaded guilty in federal court in Philadelphia to 26 charges, including wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and bank fraud.

By Doug Cubberley
Who might pay higher taxes as a result of the debt deal?
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2011
Who might pay higher taxes as a result of the debt deal?

By Doug Cubberley
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 23, 2011
Big shift as consumer group gets behind SRO for advisers

Frustrated by ongoing funding challenges at the Securities and Exchange Commission, a consumer group has eased its opposition toward establishing a self-regulatory organization for investment adviser oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.