Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2018
New York lobbies for nationwide 'best-interest' standard for life insurance sales

Such a rule would mark a big shift in the way life insurance is currently regulated by the states.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
How new leadership at DOL could address retirement rules

The incoming head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration may pursue new regulations around 401(k) issues such as annuities.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 25, 2018
Major financial trade groups to CFP Board: Slow the effort to raise mark's fiduciary standard

Major financial trade groups want the Securities and Exchange Commission to go first.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 24, 2018
Finra arbitrators award $878,712 to broker wrongfully terminated by Ameriprise

But suspension remains in effect until April

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 24, 2018
Finra suspends, fines broker for posting fake sex ads

Paul Betenbaugh admitted to impersonating a former Edward Jones colleague on Craigslist to disparage the competitor.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 23, 2018
Finra arbitrators award more than $4 million in case against rogue broker

The settlement would make the harmed investors whole, but can they collect?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 22, 2018
How 401(k) deductions were saved in budget drama

Diverse efforts and a tweet from Trump came together for rescue

By Hazel Bradford
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 20, 2018
Cutting through the red tape of adviser regulation is tricky

Don't expect a simple rollback of rules under the Trump administration in 2018 — instead, regulators are on pace to bolster financial adviser oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 20, 2018
Supreme Court review will bolster fairness of SEC's in-house judges

Those challenging the constitutionality of administrative law judges argue their increased powers mean they should be appointed, not hired.

By crain-api
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 19, 2018
State measures to prevent elder financial abuse gaining steam

A growing number of states are looking to pass rules preventing exploitation of seniors

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS OPINION JAN 19, 2018
How advisers can manage IRA rollover risk under the DOL fiduciary rule

Analyzing rollovers could involve some challenging steps, like gathering information about investments, services and expenses in the retirement plan.

By Fred Reish
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 19, 2018
State fiduciary rules may be reckoning for life insurance industry

Unlike DOL fiduciary rule, New York's best-interest rule covers life insurance sales and could be a harbinger for other states

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Lawsuits push 401(k) plan sponsors to cut fees

About 83% of plan sponsors reviewed their fees, and of those, 40% reduced overall fees, according to a new study

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 18, 2018
State measures to prevent elder financial abuse gaining steam

A growing number of states are looking to pass rules preventing exploitation of seniors.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 18, 2018
Finra releases budget for first time, foresees declining operating revenues

Regulator reveals plans to hold senior officer salaries flat, and other financials, in transparency effort.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2018
Why 401(k) advisers should be aware of contractual language limitations

A contract may not protect advisers to the extent they believe.

By Marcia S. Wagner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Finra, investigating misuse of funds, bars former Edward Jones rep

Matthew Kerby declined to participate in hearing looking into allegations.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2018
Tax reform creates opportunities for advisers

Numerous changes to individual and business tax provisions are likely to create at least short-term demand for advice.

By Dominick L. Schirripa
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 17, 2018
Legislation would make it harder for investors to sue mutual funds over high fees

A plaintiff would have to state in their initial complaint why fiduciary duty was breached, and then prove the violation with 'clear and convincing evidence.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 16, 2018
Bitcoin ETF fast track derailed by SEC liquidity, safety worries

ProShares and VanEck offerings are among those withdrawn at the agency's request.

By Bloomberg