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CFP Board proposes to lessen stigma for one-time infractions
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 27, 2018
CFP Board proposes to lessen stigma for one-time infractions

Potential changes to disciplinary process follow revision of code of ethics, conduct standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra suspends former UBS broker who traded excessively in elderly clients' accounts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2018
Finra suspends former UBS broker who traded excessively in elderly clients' accounts

The broker, David Fagenson, racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in commissions from the trades.

By Bruce Kelly
NAIFA files suit against New York for mandating best-interest insurance sales
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 26, 2018
NAIFA files suit against New York for mandating best-interest insurance sales

Interest group chapter argues the state's Department of Financial Services exceeded its authority with the rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Waddell & Reed settles 401(k) lawsuit for $4.9 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2018
Waddell & Reed settles 401(k) lawsuit for $4.9 million

The active fund manager is one of several investment firms to settle self-dealing lawsuits in the last few years.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera broker-dealers latest to file legal claim against Ohio National
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 21, 2018
Cetera broker-dealers latest to file legal claim against Ohio National

Six Cetera broker-dealers allege the insurer will be breaching its contractual obligations by withholding millions of dollars in trail commissions from their brokers.

By Greg Iacurci
Former N.J. broker gets prison time for $3.1 million fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2018
Former N.J. broker gets prison time for $3.1 million fraud

Scott Newsholme sentenced to 8 1/2 years in jail for long-running scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars ex-LPL broker who controlled customer accounts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2018
Finra bars ex-LPL broker who controlled customer accounts

Cheryl Ann Stallings allegedly violated LPL's policy regarding fiduciary capacities.

By Bruce Kelly
Fight for New Jersey fiduciary rule yields doomsday rhetoric from both sides
NEWS RIAS NOV 19, 2018
Fight for New Jersey fiduciary rule yields doomsday rhetoric from both sides

Stakeholders warned of a 'crisis' and 'decimation of our financial system' at a public meeting held by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities.

By Greg Iacurci
Taking stock of the new political landscape in Washington
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2018
Taking stock of the new political landscape in Washington

The incoming Congress will present both challenges and opportunities for the financial advisory profession.

By Bloomberg
Advisers draw inspiration from women who ran for Congress
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2018
Advisers draw inspiration from women who ran for Congress

Seeing women break through barriers in politics is encouraging to those in other male-dominated fields.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Kara Stein: Recent gains in female leadership aren't enough
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 17, 2018
Kara Stein: Recent gains in female leadership aren't enough

SEC commissioner says we've come a long way, but until we fully utilize the potential of half the population, we'll lose out on innovation and growth.

By Kara Stein
Hester Peirce: All women do not speak with the same voice, and SEC commissioners are no different
NEWS OPINION NOV 17, 2018
Hester Peirce: All women do not speak with the same voice, and SEC commissioners are no different

A history of decisions by female members of the Securities and Exchange Commission demonstrates that women bring multiple perspectives to their roles

By Hester Peirce
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo Advisors broker who just lost arbitration over loan
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2018
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo Advisors broker who just lost arbitration over loan

Terrence R. Puricelli was fired in 2016 over concerns of the accuracy of notes in the firm's system.

By Bruce Kelly
Commonwealth files Finra arbitration, lawsuit against Ohio National for 'unlawful' VA scheme
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 15, 2018
Commonwealth files Finra arbitration, lawsuit against Ohio National for 'unlawful' VA scheme

This is the first known arbitration filed against the insurer for its decision on variable annuity commissions.

By Greg Iacurci
Morningstar: DOL fiduciary rule reduces inflows to mutual funds with high loads
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2018
Morningstar: DOL fiduciary rule reduces inflows to mutual funds with high loads

With the measure's demise, will the SEC's advice reform sustain the momentum?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL providing credit monitoring, identity protection to investors exposed by data breach
NEWS FINTECH NOV 14, 2018
LPL providing credit monitoring, identity protection to investors exposed by data breach

The firm remains tight-lipped about how many investors were affected.

By Ryan W. Neal
Ohio National offers buyouts, ends commission trails amid jumbled regulatory oversight of VAs
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 14, 2018
Ohio National offers buyouts, ends commission trails amid jumbled regulatory oversight of VAs

Jurisdiction is shared between the SEC, Finra and state insurance commissioners. Will any of them step in?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fiduciary leader Phyllis Borzi joins Edelman Financial Engines board
NEWS RIAS NOV 13, 2018
Fiduciary leader Phyllis Borzi joins Edelman Financial Engines board

Former Labor Department assistant secretary and mother of the DOL fiduciary rule signs on with largest registered investment adviser.

By Sarah Min
Finra bars another wirehouse broker involved in expense report snafu
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 12, 2018
Finra bars another wirehouse broker involved in expense report snafu

The ex-Morgan Stanley broker in 2016 resigned when questioned about a $273 expense.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC commissioner warns about use of leverage in ETFs
NEWS ETFS NOV 12, 2018
SEC commissioner warns about use of leverage in ETFs

Products that employ derivatives to boost their returns threaten the reputation of the ETF market, says Robert Jackson.

By Bloomberg