Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 25, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule pushes indexed annuity carriers to develop new products

Insurers are introducing fixed-rate deferred annuities with income guarantees to circumvent BICE.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RIAS MAY 24, 2017
How regulators will make or break the future of hybrid advisers

In many circumstances, commission-based services offer clients a more economical and practical way to meet investment goals.

By James Poer
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule pushing broker-dealer assets to fee-based accounts, away from commissions

Some large brokerages such as Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones and Raymond James have seen a surge in advisory assets a year on from promulgation of the retirement regulation.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2017
Wells Fargo Advisors restricting investments for retirement accounts

Mutual fund sales will be limited to T shares, while municipal bonds, preferred stock and international debt will be prohibited.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2017
Texas legislature passes law protecting seniors from financial abuse

Once signed by governor, law will allow banks and securities firms not to process questionable transactions.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule provides retirement savers with needed protections

The secretary of Labor should improve the regulation, not repeal it

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2017
Simple disclosure of conflicts touted by opponents of DOL fiduciary rule not effective

Retirement plan fee-disclosure rules from 2012 show that sponsors — and likely participants — rarely read such notifications and, if they do, don't understand them.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS RIAS MAY 23, 2017
In new fiduciary rule FAQs, DOL gives quasi-endorsement of clean shares

The DOL also hinted that clean shares may offer an avenue for an additional rule exemption, potentially as a replacement or alternative to BICE.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2017
Millions go to Madoff fund lawyer, nothing for investors

One of the lawyers recoving money from the Ponzi schemer has been paid nearly $40 million in fees, but has yet to distribute any money to those who got swindled.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS MAY 23, 2017
RIAs and broker-dealers charge ahead in prep for DOL fiduciary rule

Many advisory firms have been progressing in changes required to meet the new regulation, despite the first delay and a broader review that continues.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2017
Labor secretary Alexander Acosta gives DOL fiduciary rule supporters something to cheer about — at least for now

It won't be delayed beyond June 9, but there could still be wholesale changes to the rule in the future. (<b>More:</b>&#8203;&#32;<a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20170523/FREE/523009998/PH&quot; style=&quot;color:#b10816&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>DOL Fiduciary Rule: What you need to know about Acosta's decision) </a>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule reaction on Twitter

Big DOL fiduciary rule news requires a big reaction &amp;mdash; at least on Twitter. Here's what people were saying about the news that the rule will become applicable beginning June 9

By Scott Kleinberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2017
Advisers want Congress to increase HSA contribution limits

Congress might double contribution limits separately if health care bill falls apart in Senate, consultant says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2017
Vermont poised to become latest state to set up retirement plan for small businesses

It would be the ninth state to pass legislation creating a plan, and differs from other states' auto-IRA and marketplace approaches.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2017
Critics say Finra proposal on unpaid arbitration awards doesn't go far enough

Finra president and chief executive Robert Cook promises organization will revisit issue.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2017
Regulation, politics dominate adviser concerns, survey finds

Inflation worries grow, but still rank at bottom, Fidelity says.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2017
Phyllis Borzi says opponents of DOL fiduciary rule face uphill climb to further delay or dilute it

Former assistant Labor secretary who crafted the rule says President Trump won't be able to get rid of it simply because he doesn't like it.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2017
Acosta declines to extend delay of DOL fiduciary rule

Labor Secretary finds no legal basis to delay implementation; rule to become applicable June 9

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2017
How 401(k) advisers can bullet-proof themselves against litigation risk under DOL fiduciary rule

Tons of 401(k) advisers will be prone to litigation come June, and advisers need to know where the pitfalls lie and how best to protect themselves.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2017
Use of multiple record keepers could hurt defendants in 403(b) lawsuits

In a potential indication of how judges will rule in the other university lawsuits, Emory and Duke will have to defend allegations that using multiple record keepers breaches their fiduciary duty.

By Greg Iacurci