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FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal
While the CFP Board supports the proposal, the FPA has expressed concerns about the DOL rule potentially raising compliance costs for members, increasing the cost of advice and reducing access to advice for some.
Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say
'I’d love to see the [full] SALT deduction come back but not if it means rates go up,' one advisor says.
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures
Funds will be required to share more information with regulators.
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.
Bitcoin miners claim US ‘abuse of authority’ over energy data
The industry faces scrutiny over high use of energy to mine cryptocurrency.
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award
Deborah Adeimy claimed firm blocked her from running in GOP primary, aide says 'we're unclear how award figure was calculated.'
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA
Since the auto IRA was proposed 18 years ago, the only successful efforts have been in the states.
GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles
It’s more likely the GOP will make a point about their frustrations with the SEC than actually get the bill through the Democratic-controlled Senate.
SEC to add ‘dealer’ tag to hedge funds trading Treasuries
Dozens of firms may face increased scrutiny and compliance costs in regulatory overhaul.
Oregon orders Raymond James to pay nearly $200K over ‘unreasonable commissions’
State regulator imposes penalties in relation to overcharging exposed by multistate investigation.
Investor advocates call on SEC to end RIAs’ use of mandatory arbitration
'Investors are forced into an arbitration process that’s unfair – a process that too often leaves retirees ripped off by unscrupulous RIAs and then priced out of justice by forced arbitration clauses inserted by folks who are fake fiduciaries,' PIABA president says.
House passes $78B bill with business, child tax breaks
Lackluster Republican support in the Senate threatens to sink the measure.
Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures
OCC says City National Bank 'engaged in unsafe or unsound practices.'
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies
Several states have such programs, and extending the accounts to the federal level could decrease the wealth gap, legislators say
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors
This idea may result in investors paying higher fees without requisite returns, argues state regulator.
FSI presses SEC to end ‘regulation by enforcement’
FSI says regulator must start giving accused fair notice that behavior is out of compliance.
Morgan Stanley is betting US bank capital rules will ease
Firm turns bullish with softer regulatory touch likely to spark buybacks.
Social Security Administration weighs in on bill to repeal taxes on benefits
The program's chief actuary says the bill would improve the long-term solvency of Social Security.
Critics of DOL fiduciary proposal work to generate Democratic opposition
‘When you have both sides come together and support something – or in this case oppose something – we can put forth better policies for retirement savers,’ says a financial industry lobbyist
Texas bans Barclays from muni market over ESG dispute
The state's attorney general said the bank failed to respond to requests for information about its carbon emission commitments.