Chairwoman Mary Jo White said a proposal for such exams has been circulated, but two other commissioners may be reluctant to act. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161011/FREE/161019981/sec-sets-record-in-enforcement-actions-against-investment-advisers"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">SEC sets record in enforcement actions against investment advisers</a>)</b></i>
One year after the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was signed into law on Nov. 2, advisers and clients still brushing up on new rules.
The broader brokerage industry grappled with a number of significant regulatory and market changes in the third quarter.
Huge fines against the likes of MetLife and Raymond James are putting the watchdog on a trajectory to beat its prior record by about 20%. <b><i>(More: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20160503/FREE/160509980/metlife-to-pay-record-finra-fine-for-misleading-annuity-customers" target="_blank">So far this year Finra has levied four fines greater than $5M</a>)</b></i>
Three-person team produced $1.5 million in annual revenue
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Robo-adviser's assets under management trailing key competitors could have been a factor in Adam Nash's replacement as CEO, fintech experts say.
Fidelity launches program to help planners gauge the experience prospects are having in order to learn what works in landing a client &mdash; and what to avoid.
FTV Capital takes small stake and board seat in risk software provider.
Deal combines two of the largest online brokerages and expands US operations of Canada's second-largest lender.
The robo-adviser claims the new service could boost a portfolio's return by 0.48% a year, or 15% over 30 years.
Experts at Insider's Forum in San Diego also questioned the generally sluggish pace of robo adoption across the advice industry.
While open to using robos for basic investing, they want traditional wealth managers for complex needs.
Investors seeking to align values and money turn out to be great advisory customers.
Ash Narayan's right to use CFP certification temporarily suspended following SEC complaint
Answers released last week give clarity on some issues, like fee-based advice and recruiting incentives, but are obscure on reasonable compensation.
Labor Department lays out guidance on questionable compensation practices for brokers &mdash; and RIAs. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">The most up-to-date information on the DOL fiduciary rule</a>)</i></b>
Twenty-four teams left in third quarter on top of 26 in second quarter. <b><i>(More: <a href="http://data.investmentnews.com/aotm" target="_blank">See all the latest moves in InvestmentNews' Advisers on the Move database</a>)</i></b>