Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 04, 2018
State regulators warn investors about cryptocurrency dangers

Securities and Exchange Commission members also reiterate their concerns about virtual money.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 04, 2018
States already seeking workarounds to Republican tax changes

New York Gov. Cuomo promises to sue federal government, make changes in state tax code.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 03, 2018
Finra has made genuine efforts to improve

As the regulator becomes more transparent, it may also become more fair on arbitration and enforcement.

By Dale Brown
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 03, 2018
House GOP seeks to preserve spending rider to kill DOL fiduciary rule

Fiduciary advocates hope Democrats will continue to hold the line against the provision

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 03, 2018
New tax law favors charitable giving from IRAs

Jamie Hopkins, associate professor of taxation at the American College of Financial Services, offers guidance.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2018
Allianz agrees to settle 401(k) fee lawsuit for $12 million

Other companies, including TIAA and New York Life, settled self-dealing suits for millions of dollars in 2017.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 02, 2018
Time for SEC to take fiduciary baton from DOL

The SEC likely will adopt the DOL's definition of fiduciary, and put a rule in place by the end of 2019.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 02, 2018
What to expect on the regulatory front in 2018

Senior reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. speaks with Investment Adviser Association CEO Karen Barr about what's to come now that the SEC has a full commission, including how the agency might proceed on its fiduciary rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 02, 2018
The biggest losers and winners of 2017

Independent advisers and investment clients fared much better than the DOL rule and robo platforms.

By Joe Duran
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Roth IRAs hit 20 years old on New Year's Day

The tax-advantaged retirement vehicle has grown in popularity among advisers and clients, despite obstacles.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 29, 2017
Rep fired by NY Life barred from industry for failing to show up at Finra hearing

Tyrone Pang was terminated for accepting a customer's check made payable to himself for an insurance premium payment.

By InvestmentNews
Tax bill may change your clients' health-care costs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Tax bill may change your clients' health-care costs

Pay attention to new rules for the "individual mandate" requirement and the medical expense deduction floor.

By Katy Votava
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 28, 2017
Fake comments hit regulators seeking input on proposed rules

Fraudulent posts criticize the DOL fiduciary rule, and other groups overseeing advisers are similarly vulnerable.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS RIAS DEC 28, 2017
Assets in fiduciary accounts grow to 42% of total

Cerulli says 'concern for fiduciary alignment' will color product selection.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS FINTECH DEC 28, 2017
Citigroup must pay $11.5 million over garbled stock ratings

Finra says the bank's ratings system was riddled with errors and cost clients money.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
Ask the Ethicist: Help the CFP Board improve its revised standards

The proposal is a worthy effort that needs tweaking, so weigh in during the Jan. 2 to Feb. 2 comment period.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
Your tax bill questions answered

Leon LaBrecque, managing partner at LJPR Financial Advisors, offers guidance on Washington's major overhaul.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 27, 2017
Tax bill prompts client questions on prepaying property taxes before 2018

Advisers say to accelerate deductions, if the client's county allows prepayment and the client can afford it.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
William Galvin fines Securities America over radio ads

Failure to supervise rep's efforts to woo elderly costs firm $125,000 in Massachusetts.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 27, 2017
New York State proposes 'best interest' standard for life insurance and annuities

State would require products best suited for clients to be sold over those most profitable to sellers.

By Bloomberg