Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2018
Clayton promises 'not to take forever' on SEC advice rule

Following Capitol Hill testimony, top regulator declines to say whether he will extend comment deadline on proposed reform package.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS FINTECH JUN 05, 2018
SEC approves paperless mutual-fund reports

Online delivery will become default method for shareholder document delivery.

By Bloomberg
Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan

Suit argues that the California Secure Choice program is preempted by ERISA.

By Arleen Jacobius
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Invesco sued for 'indiscriminately' loading 401(k) plan with in-house funds

At least 93% of the funds in the Invesco 401(k) plan are proprietary investments, according to the plaintiffs.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2018
New SEC nominee could become decisive vote on investment advice proposal

Trump administration taps Senate aide to fill departing commissioner Piwowar's seat.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2018
Finra bars rep under investigation for client forgery

Formerly of Northwestern Mutual, Donnell Noah Bowen failed to appear at his hearing.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2018
Broker fired over VA exchange irregularities barred by Finra

Ellen Vratoric twice failed to appear at Finra inquiries into VA exchange.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS JUN 04, 2018
New York RIA to pay $8 million to SEC in settlement

Agency says deVere USA and two former managers failed to disclose conflicts

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2018
Is William Galvin on his way out in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts' Secretary of the Commonwealth failed to win the Democratic Party's endorsement, leaving him to face a primary challenge in September

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 02, 2018
The legacy of the DOL fiduciary rule: Almost gone, but never forgotten

Having caused significant shifts among advisers, firms and consumers, can the push for a higher investment-advice standard really be erased by one court's decision?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 02, 2018
Phyllis Borzi on DOL fiduciary rule: 'We forever changed the terms of the debate'

You can call her the 'mother of the regulation,' and you can call her proud of what she and her staff accomplished.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 01, 2018
5th Circuit mandate to vacate DOL fiduciary rule 'still pending'

Observers can't tell why the regulation is still on death watch and not actually dead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 31, 2018
Wells Fargo customers saddled with fake accounts to get about $35 each in $142 million settlement

Judge: 'There's no doubt this is an imperfect solution, but what's the alternative?'

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 31, 2018
SEC charges former Long Island broker with $8 million scam

Steven Pagartanis promised investments in a land development company.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 31, 2018
Tax law: Why changes to the kiddie tax are a 'big deal' for advisers

The law uses the tax rates applying to trusts and estates, rather than parents' income, to determine the tax on children's investment income.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 31, 2018
Interest groups split on delaying comments for SEC advice proposals

Consumer, adviser advocates want to see results of investor testing first, but SIFMA says stick with original Aug. 7 deadline.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 30, 2018
NY Attorney General Underwood files 99-count criminal indictment against investment adviser

Dean Mustaphalli is accused with fraud, grand larceny and forgery.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 30, 2018
Sen. Warren gets Republican cosponsor on bill to fund unpaid arbitration awards

Legislation requires Finra to establish a fund, financed by its own fine money, to cover amounts firms and brokers fail to pay.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2018
Retirement plan sponsors tread lightly with capital preservation

No matter which option they choose, they risk getting hit with lawsuits.

By Robert Steyer
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2018
Northwestern University beats Jerry Schlichter 403(b) lawsuit

It's the second university to get a complete dismissal, but lawyers say it's too early to tell if this is a harbinger for pending cases.

By Greg Iacurci