Regulation And Legislation

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NYU beats back Jerry Schlichter and 403(b) lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2018
NYU beats back Jerry Schlichter and 403(b) lawsuit

A federal judge ruled the university did not act imprudently with employee retirement plans.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation
NEWS FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation

Regulator wants to know what it can do to provide support.

By InvestmentNews
IRS provides guidance on 529 plans
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2018
IRS provides guidance on 529 plans

IRS OKs up to $10,000 in K-12 spending and rollovers to ABLE accounts; makes recontributing tuition refunds to 529s tax-free.

By InvestmentNews
A new tax break for impact investing has arrived
NEWS ESG JUL 30, 2018
A new tax break for impact investing has arrived

These investments will make sense mainly for ultrahigh-net-worth clients, at least initially, according to tax experts.

By Greg Iacurci
DOL fiduciary rule can cause litigation risk from beyond the grave
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule can cause litigation risk from beyond the grave

Although measure died in June, Massachusetts case against Scottrade lives on.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC freezes assets of group charged with $55 million Ponzi scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2018
SEC freezes assets of group charged with $55 million Ponzi scheme

Daniel B. Rudden and Denver-based Financial Visions allegedly defrauded 150 investors

By Bloomberg
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2018
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency

Regulator says move will ensure unified approach in charging, sanctions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration

Decision involves two lawsuits related to University of Southern California retirement plans.

By Robert Steyer
New GOP tax-cut framework would make individual cuts permanent
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2018
New GOP tax-cut framework would make individual cuts permanent

Plan would also create universal savings accounts, but it doesn't offer fixes for glitches in last year's overhaul.

By Bloomberg
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

By InvestmentNews
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 25, 2018
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales

Eight broker-dealers censured for supervisory laxity in monitoring VA exchanges.

By InvestmentNews
SEC bars Washington State RIA for selling unregistered promissory notes
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2018
SEC bars Washington State RIA for selling unregistered promissory notes

Complaint alleges Jack Jarrell sold $64 million in securities without being licensed.

By InvestmentNews
Judge dismisses suit against AT&T plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2018
Judge dismisses suit against AT&T plan

Plaintiffs given until July 30 to file amended complaint against executives of the $38.6 billion plan.

By Robert Steyer
Galvin calls out broker who claims he never had a customer complaint
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2018
Galvin calls out broker who claims he never had a customer complaint

Massachusetts securities czar says Alan Siegel lied to clients on website.

By InvestmentNews
Judge dismisses amended complaint in Wells Fargo stock-drop case
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 24, 2018
Judge dismisses amended complaint in Wells Fargo stock-drop case

Suit involved decline in price of company stock held in the 401(k) plan after regulators fined Wells.

By Robert Steyer
Annuity rule likely won't include a fiduciary standard, NAIC says
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 24, 2018
Annuity rule likely won't include a fiduciary standard, NAIC says

The new language, which is still subject to change, explicitly states what had largely been assumed.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC nominee Roisman stresses disclosure, helping investors understand adviser relationship
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2018
SEC nominee Roisman stresses disclosure, helping investors understand adviser relationship

Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses him on his stance on broker conflicts of interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2018
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees

Agency says Margaret Black didn't refund money due to 63 clients who left firm.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants

The decisions mean the continuation of many services put in place due to the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2018
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard

If party takes over House in 2019, look for increased pressure on the regulator for a stricter duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.