Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2017
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley broker for dealings with client who later became his wife

Michael J. O'Connor refused to testify in a Finra disciplinary hearing about his termination.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2017
Meet the SEC nominees: One opposes the DOL fiduciary rule, one is a blank slate

Republican Hester Peirce and Democrat Robert Jackson seek to fill two vacancies on the commission.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2017
Voya sued by participant in $2.8 million plan for excessive 401(k) fees

The plaintiff claims Voya potentially earns more than $1 billion per year in "excessive compensation" from its nearly 50,000 record-keeping clients.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2017
Finra censures C.L. King for role in hedge fund's 'death put' strategy

Firm fined $750,000 for alleged misrepresentations to issuers in bond redemptions.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2017
Jailed broker Mark David Holt loses $477,000 Finra arbitration

The case is the latest setback for Mr. Holt, a former attorney who has been disbarred, thrown out of the securities industry and is currently serving a 10-year prison term.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2017
Saying you are a fiduciary does not mean you are a fiduciary

The brokerage suitability model is rife with conflicts of interest, but the RIA model is not pure.

By DSARCH
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 11, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule has enforcement gaps — and they could widen

Parts of the rule not subject to a contract requirement don't offer investors an avenue to recover losses if they receive bad advice.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2017
Congressman intends to hold Finra's feet to the fire on how SRO spends fine money

Rep. Brad Sherman said he'd introduce legislation if he had to in order to get Finra to comply.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2017
Edison International agrees to pay $13.2 million in 401(k) fee lawsuit

The monetary agreement follows a court ruling last month.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS OPINION SEP 08, 2017
Our best tool against the DOL fiduciary rule is data

We must ensure that regulators and the public hear detailed, quantitative information.

By Dale Brown
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 07, 2017
Dawn Bennett's alleged Ponzi a sign of dark times

Is Ms. Bennett's alleged scheme a harbinger of other such frauds?

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS FINTECH SEP 07, 2017
How technology can help advisers manage a new compliance landscape

A technology audit can help ensure your firm is taking the necessary steps to meet new and changing compliance requirements.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2017
House lawmakers grill Finra CEO Robert Cook on fine money, executive pay, transparency

Robert Cook points to the regulator's in-house operational review, Finra 360, and says it will likely yield 'transformational change.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2017
Congress likely to 'push down' the priority of killing DOL fiduciary rule

A fiduciary rule repeal isn't as important as other legislative issues, such as the debt ceiling and tax reform, according to Rep. Phil Roe.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS SEP 07, 2017
SEC says RIA stole $1 million from clients, using some of it to support gambling habit

Scott Newsholme allegedly stole $1 million, using funds for personal expenses, a gambling habit and to pay back early investors.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2017
House holding oversight hearing on Finra today

Financial Services subcommittee will explore self-regulator's agenda, structure and in-house operational review.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2017
Radio host arrested for ripping off investors of millions in alleged fake-ticket scam

Regulators say Ponzi scheme claimed access to shows including Adele, Justin Bieber and 'Hamilton.'

By Bloomberg
NEWS ETFS SEP 06, 2017
Dalia Blass could tackle fiduciary standard as first order of business at SEC

She is also expected to set the agenda for ETFs, an area in which she has expertise from her previous time at the SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2017
Battle lines form as SEC considers new fiduciary rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2017
Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges DOL to implement fiduciary rule without delay

She cites financial company leaders who have said they are prepared to comply with rule as is.

By InvestmentNews