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Don’t forget: Comment period for CFP Board’s new standards ends Aug. 21
The proposed standards enhance the value of certification by establishing clear standards for the delivery of financial advice.
CFPs, including brokers, may have to adhere to a stricter fiduciary duty
CFP Board revises its standards and aims to beef up fiduciary requirements of certificants.
CFP Board’s proposal to expand fiduciary duty draws praise, carries risks
Some question whether brokers will drop the CFP mark or if the CFP Board will strictly enforce its new standard.
DOL fiduciary rule takes effect, but more uncertainty lies ahead
As some provisions are implemented, the regulation's future remains a mystery. (More: FAQs shed light on nuts and bolts of DOL rule)
Experts say DOL fiduciary rule’s fate, timing uncertain, changes likely
However long it takes to play out, panelists at InvestmentNews' Retirement Income Summit doubted the regulation will remain in place in its current version.
DOL fiduciary rule supporters question agency’s quick read of comment letters before sending final delay to OMB
Advocates for the rule say the Trump Department of Labor is moving too quickly.
Financial Planning Coalition: DOL fiduciary rule delay harms investors, violates regulatory requirements
Delaying the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule would harm investors and violate regulatory requirements, groups representing investment advisers…
Advocates push to delay DOL fiduciary rule delay; industry waits for likely stall
Only supporters of the DOL rule have met with Office of Management and Budget officials, while industry groups have kept their distance.
CFP Board gets nod in Labor Department’s investor fiduciary FAQs
DOL says it promoted tools it found useful, including a link for finding local CFPs, but is open to hearing from other designation sponsors.
CFP Board swings for fences with World Series ads
Will the significant expense for the large audience result in a home run or a strikeout for its branding campaign?
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Camarda fee-only case against CFP Board
Florida advisers who claimed the certifying body unfairly punished them for their compensation description lost another round Tuesday.
Appeals court judge questions Camardas’ claim in fee-only case against CFP Board
Lawyer representing the two Florida planners was grilled at a hearing on Wednesday over his argument of selective enforcement.
FPA seeks more influence over CFP Board, regulators by creating advisory council
New six-member panel will take input from members regarding concerns about groups that formulate policies affecting planners.
CFP Board announces agenda for new Center for Financial Planning
Initiatives seek to address gender and racial diversity, workforce development, and academic research among financial planners.
CFP Board poised to make advisers’ arbitration results public
Tweaks to new rule mean details of disputes may surface.
Camardas want documents unsealed for appeal of fee-only case against CFP Board
A hearing is set for Wednesday; the adviser couple says the documents show the organization singled them out for discipline in use of compensation label.
CFP Board sanctions two planners for improper use of ‘fee-only’ label
Group sent letters of admonition to the advisers for misrepresenting their method of payment as fee-only.
Camardas appeal dismissal of case against CFP Board
Florida planners will continue legal battle over use of fee-only compensation label.
CFP Board halts program to tack donation onto certification dues to fund its new center
Industry blogger Michael Kitces questioned the board's decision to automatically extract a $25 donation when certificants pay annual dues.
CFP Board disciplines mark holders over outside business activities, bankruptcies
The 10 cases brought by the organization also include loans to clients, falsifying standing as a CPA and inappropriate investment advice.
