Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep for unauthorized trades

Firm has settled 13 claims and paid customers of Thomas Alan Meier $2.5 million.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2018
Finra reduces suspension of former Morgan Stanley rep

Kenneth Mathieson's one-year suspension for outside activities cut to six months.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
SEC settles with L.A.-based firm over customer protection violations

Electronic Transaction Clearing censured and will pay $80,000 penalty.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
Merrill insiders to receive $83 million in SEC whistleblower awards

Record payouts relate to information that helped the agency win a $415 million settlement in 2016

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
SEC forging ahead on fiduciary rule despite DOL rule decision in 5th Circuit

Chairman Jay Clayton says 'the sooner the better' when asked when an SEC fiduciary rule will be ready.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS ETFS MAR 19, 2018
Lawsuit over exchange-traded note shows peril in democratized investing

ETP industry is reconsidering disclosures at issuance and sale.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2018
Questions to ask to stay compliant as rules change

Advisers must figure out how state, SEC and insurance regulations will affect their businesses

By David N. Levine and Kevin L. Walsh
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2018
There's a major flaw in Finra's arbitration system

A much more feasible remedy has recently been put forth by PIABA.

By crain-api
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2018
Fifth Circuit Court ruling: point/counterpoint

Industry leaders weigh in on the ruling that changed the fate of the Labor Department's fiduciary rule.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2018
Retirement savings bill introduced in House

Like the Senate version, the bill would make it easier for smaller employers to join open multiple employer plans

By Hazel Bradford
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2018
Finra bars former broker in investigation no-show

Stephen Woods allegedly settled customer complaint on his own.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule: Industry reacts to Fifth Circuit ruling

Groups on both sides of the fiduciary debate had plenty to say.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2018
Don't know if you qualify for 20% pass-through deduction? You're not alone

Trying to figure out who qualifies for the deduction — and who doesn't — is proving to be a monumental challenge.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule likely to live on despite appeals court loss

Future developments will hinge on whether the Labor Department continues the fight to remake the regulation its own way.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 16, 2018
Stocks of brokerages, insurers rally after DOL rule struck down

Morgan Stanley, LPL and Principal among stocks that climbed higher than market benchmarks Friday.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS MAR 16, 2018
DOL rule may be history, but a fiduciary standard still in the works

Advisers and brokers alike believe that the SEC will deliver a fiduciary standard because consumers want it.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2018
Feds broaden investigation of Wells Fargo Advisors: WSJ

FBI agents have interviewed some wealth-management employees.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers complain to SEC about inadvertent custody
NEWS RIAS MAR 15, 2018
Advisers complain to SEC about inadvertent custody

Agency official promises to clear up questions created by 2017 guidance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 15, 2018
Senate rollback of Dodd-Frank faces challenge in House

Financial Services Chairman Hensarling makes it clear the House won't rubber-stamp the Senate's bill.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 15, 2018
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce wants fiduciary reform to preserve investor options

The Republican appointee wants to make sure there are a variety of payment models and levels of service.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.