Regulation And Legislation

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Nudging Congress toward Social Security reform
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2018
Nudging Congress toward Social Security reform

Grassroots coalition encourages the public to demand improved retirement security.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Mychal Kendricks, Cleveland Browns linebacker, charged with insider trading
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2018
Mychal Kendricks, Cleveland Browns linebacker, charged with insider trading

Mychal Kendricks has admitted buying shares of companies he was told were about to be acquired and then selling them at a profit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Crypto craze puts retirement savings at risk
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Crypto craze puts retirement savings at risk

Regulators and Congress should protect investors by slamming the door shut on efforts to bring cryptocurrency into the world of retirement savings.

By Tim Chen
Using Social Security to fund paid parental leave is not the way to go
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Using Social Security to fund paid parental leave is not the way to go

Marco Rubio's proposed bill would increase spending.

By Bloomberg
Advisers in a pickle over low-yielding cash sweep accounts
NEWS RIAS AUG 29, 2018
Advisers in a pickle over low-yielding cash sweep accounts

As interest rates climb, advisers are forced to rethink the cash management fund links to brokerages and custodians.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC Regulation Best Interest an important step for our industry
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2018
SEC Regulation Best Interest an important step for our industry

The agency's approach allows firms to comply with new guidelines while while tailoring their practices to their own businesses and clients.

By Dale Brown
State regulators investigating more than 200 ICOs and cryptocurrency investments
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2018
State regulators investigating more than 200 ICOs and cryptocurrency investments

NASAA's Operation Cryptosweep has resulted in 47 enforcement actions since its launch in May.

By Sarah Min
LPL lets more advisers do fiduciary 401(k) business
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2018
LPL lets more advisers do fiduciary 401(k) business

Strategy is an extension of efforts that began due to the DOL fiduciary rule, observers say.

By Greg Iacurci
Kovack re-elected to Finra board
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2018
Kovack re-elected to Finra board

Paige Pierce wins small-firm seat, Janney Montgomery Scott CEO Timothy Scheve takes large-firm seat

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC orders new enforcement hearings as a result of Supreme Court ruling
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2018
SEC orders new enforcement hearings as a result of Supreme Court ruling

Agency orders 'do-overs' following Supreme Court ruling on appointment of in-house judges

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New York, Connecticut taxpayers look to Plan B options to avoid SALT
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2018
New York, Connecticut taxpayers look to Plan B options to avoid SALT

A few potential back-up plans exist, but there's a lot you should know before forging ahead

By Bloomberg
Senate Banking Committee approves SEC nominee Elad Roisman
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 23, 2018
Senate Banking Committee approves SEC nominee Elad Roisman

If confirmed by full Senate, Republican would restore commission to full strength until December.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fund industry limits C-share investing, cutting 12b-1 fee income for advisers
NEWS RIAS AUG 23, 2018
Fund industry limits C-share investing, cutting 12b-1 fee income for advisers

Growing pressure on fees and disclosures drives fund industry limits on C-share investing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra arbitrators order Pennsylvania brokerage to pay client $1 million in damages
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2018
Finra arbitrators order Pennsylvania brokerage to pay client $1 million in damages

James E. Grimes accused Trustmont Financial of breaching fiduciary duty in a case related to two annuity exchanges and a private REIT.

By Sarah Min
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 23, 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
Galvin dings North Carolina brokerage $400,000 for 'shutting its eyes' to violations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 23, 2018
Galvin dings North Carolina brokerage $400,000 for 'shutting its eyes' to violations

Capital Investment Group allegedly failed to supervise an agent who solicited money from clients for his own business ventures.

By Bloomberg
Brokers, advisers and insurance agents implicated in alleged $100 million investment fraud
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2018
Brokers, advisers and insurance agents implicated in alleged $100 million investment fraud

In all, around 370 advisers sold the Future Income Payments, according to plaintiff's attorneys

By Greg Iacurci
SEC bars owner of investment advisory firm for misusing $2.2 million in client funds
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2018
SEC bars owner of investment advisory firm for misusing $2.2 million in client funds

Caleb R. Overton raised the money to invest in an S&P 500 ETF but instead allegedly played options and lost all but $34,000 in a little over a year.

By Bloomberg
Client divorce splits advisers' fiduciary duty of loyalty
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 22, 2018
Client divorce splits advisers' fiduciary duty of loyalty

Working with a divorcing couple poses challenges, but specialized training programs can help advisers better serve this large market segment.

By Blaine F. Aikin
SEC chairman Jay Clayton calls for end to broker sales contests
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2018
SEC chairman Jay Clayton calls for end to broker sales contests

Top regulator says such incentives prevent brokers from acting in clients' best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.