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NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 02, 2017
House approves bill to lift restrictions on brokers' ETF research reports

A similar measure is awaiting action on the Senate floor, where it is expected to pass.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 02, 2017
Finra whacks mid-sized NJ broker-dealer with $325,000 fine over variable annuity sales

Summit Equities sold 1,037 individual variable annuity contracts to its customers during the time period cited by Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2017
After his confirmation as SEC chairman, Jay Clayton is urged to tackle fiduciary standard

Financial services groups urge new SEC head to make uniform fiduciary standard a priority.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2017
House GOP tells Acosta to delay — then repeal — DOL fiduciary

More than 100 House Republicans wrote a letter to the new DOL secretary, telling him there is an "urgent need' to act on the investment-advice regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2017
Court enters judgment against Connecticut adviser for Ponzi scheme

Mark J. Varacchi may have to return $3.95 million his firm allegedly stole from investors.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2017
Advisers getting left behind as broker-dealers respond to Finra priority letter

The problem lies in who gets defined as a rogue broker.

By Jodie Papike
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2017
Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule left out of funding bill

Democratic support could bode well for future legislative threats, as critics of the rule turn their attention to new Department of Labor secretary Alexander Acosta.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2017
Judge declines to dismiss indictment against former ARCP CFO Brian Block

Mr. Block faces charges of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, securities fraud and making false filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2017
Donald J. Trump's first 100 days: the highs and lows

While getting Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch confirmed was a major win, Mr. Trump has stumbled in many other important areas.

By crain-api
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2017
The SEC would have to jump through hoops to get approval for its own fiduciary rule

The proposed Financial CHOICE Act lays out a series of tough provisions the SEC would have to meet to adopt a uniform fiduciary standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS APR 28, 2017
Ask the Ethicist: What should an adviser do if their former firm violates a non-compete agreement?

Litigation over these agreements often favors the firm, but there are ways for advisers to protect their businesses.

By Dan Candura
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2017
Finra bars former broker for unsuitable trades

In one example, Scott Allen Sibley allegedly exposed risk-averse retiree to naked options.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Trump tax proposal leaves advisers in the dark on estate tax repeal

Ideas floated in the past include imposing a Canadian-style capital-gains tax at death in place of a federal estate tax, but the president hasn't offered additional details.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Trump's first 100 days a disappointment to financial advisers

InvestmentNews survey shows that more than half disapprove of his job performance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2017
Death of the 'blind squirrel' 401(k) adviser greatly exaggerated

More than 200,000 inexperienced retirement plan advisers aren't going to exit the market overnight.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Industry groups tell Acosta to make extension of DOL fiduciary rule delay his first order of business

Senate approves Trump's nominee as DOL secretary, 60-38.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Donald J. Trump's first 100 days

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2017
Retirement savings still a potential target in tax reform negotiations

Trump's proposal doesn't touch such deferrals, but stakeholders fear Congress will attempt to use 401(k) plans to offset tax cuts.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 26, 2017
What advisers should know about the Trump tax proposal

With many details yet to be ironed out, the list of goals unveiled Wednesday includes lower business and individual rates, a higher standard deduction and elimination of the net investment income tax and estate tax.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 26, 2017
Finra issues complaint against broker for unsuitable variable annuity sales

Walter Marino allegedly profited from advising elderly clients to buy new contracts.

By InvestmentNews