Agency intends to emphasize protection of Main Street investors.
Massachusetts says insurance firm must pay retirees and beneficiaries who were 'presumed dead'
Disclosure and informed consent can limit services, allow third-party pay.
Proponents hope bill will be re-introduced early next year.
PIABA suggests brokerages fund a pool or Finra pay for shortfalls with fines, while FSI asks regulators to ban offenders from all corners of industry.
SEC chairman refuses to give specific time line for final advice-reform rule, but says it's a priority.
Investor advocate Roper: SIFMA wouldn't support SEC proposal if it reformed broker practices
Disagreement surrounds the effectiveness of Regulation Best Interest to meaningfully reduce conflicts.
Executive calls 'fiduciary' an ally, not enemy, and supports a common advice regulation for investment advisers and brokers.
The DOL rule is dead, but advisers giving advice on moving 401(k) funds to individual retirement accounts are nervous because they're trying to meet regulators' expectations and possible changes under a new SEC advice rule.
