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William Galvin wins again in Massachusetts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
William Galvin wins again in Massachusetts

In a primary race that turned ugly in the final weeks, the state's secretary of the commonwealth handily defeated his challenger.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo said to face Justice Department probe of wholesale banking unit
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2018
Wells Fargo said to face Justice Department probe of wholesale banking unit

Latest problem for bank relates to whether employees improperly altered customer data.

By Bloomberg
Legislation affecting advisers may fall victim to tight Capitol Hill calendar
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2018
Legislation affecting advisers may fall victim to tight Capitol Hill calendar

Clock, partisan divisions could stymie adviser regulation reform, HSA contribution limit increase

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Wells Fargo broker suspended for coaching client to lie about excessive commissions
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo broker suspended for coaching client to lie about excessive commissions

Broker accepts eight-month suspension and $10,000 fine after he prepared a 'script' with false information for 72-year-old woman.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC-registered advisers continue riding the fee-based wave
NEWS RIAS SEP 06, 2018
SEC-registered advisers continue riding the fee-based wave

Report provides a glimpse of the RIA universe under the SEC's new disclosure rules

By Jeff Benjamin
Turns out commissions are OK at Commonwealth Financial, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
Turns out commissions are OK at Commonwealth Financial, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch

Commonwealth and JPMorgan reevaluate use of commissions in retirement accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Trump administration hypocrisy on retirement security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2018
Trump administration hypocrisy on retirement security

The president is trying to expand access to workplace retirement savings, but has acted contrary to this goal in the past.

By Greg Iacurci
DOL fiduciary rule caused $14 billion in stock losses for investment firms: report
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule caused $14 billion in stock losses for investment firms: report

But the election of Donald Trump gained those firms back $56 billion in market value, as investors expected a rollback of financial regulations.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch can't reverse progress on eliminating conflicts of interest
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2018
Merrill Lynch can't reverse progress on eliminating conflicts of interest

The wirehouse said it would lift its ban on charging comissions on retirement accounts, but it's too late to return to the old days.

By Nir Kaissar
In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2018
In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients

Lincoln Investment Planning overcharged certain clients for 7 1/2 years.

By Bruce Kelly
Elad Roisman confirmed by Senate for SEC seat
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2018
Elad Roisman confirmed by Senate for SEC seat

Republican replaces Michael Piwowar, puts panel at full strength for now

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House Republicans hit pause button on tax-reform legislation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2018
House Republicans hit pause button on tax-reform legislation

Fears of antagonizing voters ahead of mid-term elections prompts GOP lawmakers to reconsider vote on bill.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement in race case
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 04, 2018
JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement in race case

The largest U.S. bank agrees to pay $19.5 million to members of class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination that's 'uniform and national in scope'

By Bloomberg
Massachusetts Financial Services fined $1.9 million by SEC for false advertisement
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2018
Massachusetts Financial Services fined $1.9 million by SEC for false advertisement

The firm advertised the superiority of a hypothetical portfolio that used back-tested quantitative research.

By Bloomberg
Trump to issue executive order to expand retirement savings rules for small businesses
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Trump to issue executive order to expand retirement savings rules for small businesses

Labor and Treasury Departments will be asked to review areas such as multiple-employer plans and minimum distributions.

By Bloomberg
Trump touts advantages of capital gains break, but experts aren't convinced
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2018
Trump touts advantages of capital gains break, but experts aren't convinced

The president argues that the tax break would boost economic growth.

By Bloomberg
SEC files fraud charges against firm for working with barred broker
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2018
SEC files fraud charges against firm for working with barred broker

Walter Grenda allegedly sneaked back into industry through his son's firm

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers back  Trump's directive to ease distribution rules for retirement accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Advisers back Trump's directive to ease distribution rules for retirement accounts

They also support another part of the president's order that would help small employers offer retirement plans to workers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2018
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress

Boosting the corporate tax rate, eliminating carried interest and modifying the pass-through provision are among the possibilities Democrats are discussing.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch reverses policy on banning IRA commissions following death of DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 30, 2018
Merrill Lynch reverses policy on banning IRA commissions following death of DOL fiduciary rule

Wirehouse cites client demand and a new regulatory environment in deciding to abandon its pioneering stance on commission IRAs.

By Greg Iacurci