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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
Trump tax plan: Congress to decide how much top earners will pay

New details of President Donald J. Trump's tax plan released Wednesday propose cutting the top individual rate to 35%, while leaving it to Congress whether to create another bracket for those with higher income.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
Advisers see benefits in Trump tax plan, but have many questions

Lower tax rates for pass-throughs would benefit business owners, including many of them, but details surrounding capital gains taxes and the AMT are vague or nonexistent.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
Lynn Tilton wins SEC fraud trial

An administrative law judge ruled in favor of Ms. Tilton over allegations that she and her firm, Patriarch Partners, bilked investors out of more than $200 million.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
'Rothification' to pay for tax cuts seen as losing momentum, for now

Retirement-savings proponents remain vigilant in protecting deferrals as GOP releases tax-reform framework.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS SEP 27, 2017
What to do when your broker-dealer gets acquired

Don't panic, but seize the chance to investigate other firms

By Trent Gain
RIAS SEP 27, 2017
Fidelity has 'real need' to recruit more women, Johnson says

Female clients prefer female advisers, the fund giant has found

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
Wagner introduces bill to kill DOL fiduciary rule

Legislation would establish a different best interest standard that would require brokers to disclose the compensation they receive and any conflicts of interest that are linked to investment products they sell.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2017
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley manager over expense reports

Barbara Waters oversaw administrators in firm's wealth management group.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
Seniors scramble to beat reverse mortgage deadline

Demand for mandatory pre-loan counseling outstrips supply.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH SEP 26, 2017
SEC creates cyber unit to eye firms and task force for investor protection

Initiatives aim to combat misconduct by financial firms online and fraud perpetrated against clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2017
SEC's Clayton says agency is 'pushing' toward a fiduciary rule, working with DOL

While Senate hearing focused on recent cyberbreach, SEC chairman highlighted fiduciary duty as 'a priority for me.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2017
Finra awards $1.5 million to victims of broker fraud

Barred Michigan rep Christopher Tolmacs 'pocketed' money for funds.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Wells Fargo 401(k) participants

Plaintiffs failed to show the 401(k) plan executives breached their fiduciary duties, according to the judge.

By Rob Kozlowski
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
401(k) lawsuit attacks excessive advisory fees paid to UBS

Litigation regarding retirement plan adviser fees is rare, but some believe it will become more prevalent.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2017
Keys to M&A Success: Making a deal that makes more than business sense

By Gabriel Garcia
FINTECH SEP 25, 2017
Envestnet to buy FolioDynamix

The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018, will bring the total assets Envestnet works with to almost $2 trillion.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS SEP 25, 2017
Dividing retirement assets when divorcing abroad

Wealth spread across borders is subject to special rules — and special strategies to deal with them.

By R. Stanton Farmer
RIAS SEP 25, 2017
SEC says Colorado RIA lied about experience and past performance

Michael Moses falsely claimed 24% returns, and lost most of clients' money.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2017
Finra bars former rep over collectibles

Dale Earl Krueger allegedly used customer funds to buy medals.

By Bloomberg
RIAS SEP 25, 2017
Cybersecurity weaknesses worry state RIA regulators

More than 698 deficiencies found in 1,200 exams, says NASAA.

By InvestmentNews