Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2017
Client wins $357K clawback in arbitration from Wells Fargo over unsuitable investments

The award cited unsuitable investments made in energy and housing products.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2017
Research finds double standard for misbehaving female advisers

Male advisers are three times more likely to go rogue, but women pay a higher price for their transgressions. (<i>More: </i><a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20170309/FREE/309009998/PH&quot;" style="&quot;color:#b10816&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i><b>7 changes firms need to make to attract more female advisers</b></i>) </a>

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2017
DOL must put the fiduciary delay to good use, integrate past work

We think advisers deserve better than the perpetual runaround.

By crain-api
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 10, 2017
Merrill Lynch may be positioning itself for more commission flexibility in the future

The wirehouse said its advisory platform will be the go-to regardless of what happens with DOL fiduciary rule, but a modification or repeal of the regulation could lead to more flexibility.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2017
Asking the SEC's Michael Piwowar to reconsider who will end up the real 'forgotten investors'

His proposal to allow more Americans to invest in private placements is fraught with risk, mostly to retirees who fall prey to brokers motivated to sell these deals by high commissions.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2017
DOL issues bulletin to ease confusion over near-term fiduciary rule compliance

The memo grants relief to firms for compliance violations that may occur as the April implementation date approaches.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2017
Voya to pay $3.1 million for disclosure violations

SEC says firm didn't report to customers conflicts or income it received from clearing broker.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2017
Merrill suggests it may reverse course on commissions

Andy Sieg, the head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, said the firm may back off its wholesale scrapping of commissions in advised retirement accounts.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2017
Finra slaps former BB&T broker for selling away pot-equipment stocks

Mark Schklar fined $10,000 for selling private securities without prior notice.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2017
Senate Democrats push Finra to create fund to compensate investors for unpaid arbitration claims

Sen. Elizabeth Warren says investors are being taken advantage of by brokerage firms, citing a study that determined the industry failed to pay $62 million in claims in 2013.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 09, 2017
Senate panel approves bill to promote ETF research

Measure, passed by overwhelming House majority last year, gives brokers safe harbor for issuing reports.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2017
Fired Merrill broker took client money for kids' schooling: Finra

Finra suspended Adam C. Smith for one year and imposed a $10,000 fine for accepting gifts totaling $105,000.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2017
Brokers-dealers move to trim fund offerings as they adjust to DOL rule

Small fund companies may have to pivot, by embracing a niche specialization or redirecting sales forces toward new distribution channels.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2017
Finra accepting comments on rule change to allow investment-strategy projections

Broker-dealer groups endorse the change, saying it would put them on a level playing field with investment advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2017
Elected officials held to fiduciary standard

Just as advisers are obligated to fulfill fiduciary duties, elected officials are similarly obligated when it comes to public policy.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2017
Advisers embrace elimination of Obamacare taxes, question GOP replacement plan

The House Republican approach kills investment-income levies, but the breadth of coverage could shrink.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2017
Fidelity, Empower and T. Rowe take three different approaches to the DOL fiduciary rule

Some retirement plan advisers see providers' compliance moves as potential competition.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 06, 2017
Judge orders advisory firm to give up Ariel name

Ariel Investments wins trademark suit against small Florida RIA with same name.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2017
SEC enforcement unit bracing for budget cuts under Trump

Division bulked up under Mary Jo White, but is already curtailing expenses as it awaits new budget

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2017
Senate moves to kill DOL's state, city auto-IRA rules

Resolutions to overturn the rules only require a simple majority to pass, and aren't subject to a Senate filibuster

By Greg Iacurci