Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 21, 2017
SEC watchers say Trump may not follow traditional party split on regulatory panel

The president could appoint two independent members or simply leave the vacancies open.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2017
Finra bars owner of New Jersey broker-dealer

James Carrazza of Olympus Securities failed to report federal tax liens on his employment record and would not provide the regulator with requested information, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2017
Tax reform could be 'way worse' for retirement industry than Department of Labor's fiduciary rule: Graff

Limits could be placed on 401(k) contributions as a way to help pay for broad corporate and individual tax cuts, according to Brian Graff, head of the National Association of Plan Advisors.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Faltering congressional support for auto-IRAs leaves legislation up to states

Auto-IRA programs have been enacted in five states that would cover an estimated 10.4 million workers.

By J. Mark Iwry
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Despite uncertainty, Department of Labor fiduciary rule upends 401(k) biz

Market shifts will largely remain intact in the event the regulation is amended or scrapped, and non-specialists are adjusting.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Plan sponsors want help with DOL fiduciary duties

Firms look to retirement advisers to be experts on the law, and even sometimes on their investments

By Liz Skinner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2017
House Democrats denounce DOL rule delay as comment period closes

A truncated comment period for a proposed delay to the Labor Department's fiduciary rule came to a close on Friday with a letter from 40 House Democrats denouncing the stall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2017
Finra is asking broker-dealers, 'What's in your clients' 529 savings plans?'

Here are some ways your firm can prepare for that discussion.

By Kamran Fotouhi
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2017
Retirement industry to undergo major changes with or without DOL fiduciary rule

Firms are moving forward with changes because it makes sense for advisers and their clients.

By Cynthia Dash
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2017
Finra's lobbying expenses down, but regulator still spends heavily to make sure its voice is heard on Capitol Hill

Organization recently hired Capitol Hill veteran to head up its government relations efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2017
The case for more prominently disclosing compensation and conflicts of interest

Wouldn't it be easier if financial advisers had to wear the logos of all the companies whose products and services they distribute?

By Dan Candura
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2017
Merrill Lynch outlines plans for its 401(k) fiduciary platform

Wirehouse is broadening the pool of advisers who can work with retirement plans as an investment fiduciary.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 15, 2017
Broker-dealer Aegis Capital facing investigation from Finra, SEC and FINCEN

An SEC filing did not say why the firm is being investigated and a lawyer for the firm declined to comment.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2017
Fired Waddell & Reed broker barred by Finra

Paul D. Stanley was dismissed for violating the firm's professional conduct, supervisory and compensation policies.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2017
Will the DOL fiduciary rule kill 401(k) plan referrals?

The regulation may not cause a flood of new referrals as non-specialists exit the 401(k) market. It might actually have the opposite effect.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS OPINION MAR 15, 2017
Keep calm and carry on with both commissions and fees

Advisers must act in the best interest of clients and present them with all available retirement income offerings

By John Kennedy
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 15, 2017
Financial Planning Coalition: DOL fiduciary rule delay harms investors, violates regulatory requirements

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2017
The Department of Labor's fiduciary rule: Where are we now?

By Fred Reish
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2017
J.P. Morgan moves ahead on dropping retirement commissions

Clients will be moved to self-directed accounts; bank may kill shift if DOL rule is dropped.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents file injunction in Dallas court

They face the challenge of asking for the order from the same judge who ruled against every claim in their lawsuit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.