Regulation And Legislation

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A divided government? No problem, most advisers say
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2020
A divided government? No problem, most advisers say

There's a sense of relief that the extremes of both parties would be tamped down by a Biden presidency and a Republican Senate

Election results point toward divided government
NEWS ESG NOV 04, 2020
Election results point toward divided government

That scenario could slow any attempt to change investment advice rules put in place under the Trump administration

SEC charges phony New Jersey adviser with $5 million fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2020
SEC charges phony New Jersey adviser with $5 million fraud

Terrence Chalk allegedly ran a Ponzi-like scheme that promised 12% annual returns

Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2020
Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits

The similar cases, against Allstate and Northern Trust, were also brought by the same law firms

SEC obtains record $4.7 billion in penalties, disgorgement
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2020
SEC obtains record $4.7 billion in penalties, disgorgement

Enforcement cases drop in latest fiscal year, but agency officials tout results obtained amid pandemic challenges

Finra sues ex-BofA Merrill analyst who used corporate card for 'adult entertainment'
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2020
Finra sues ex-BofA Merrill analyst who used corporate card for 'adult entertainment'

Paramveer Singh, a former tech stock analyst, spent $21,000 at the club, Finra alleges

DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s

Plan fiduciaries could have to prove that nonfinancial factors of ESG funds are in the best interest of workers, one lawyer said

Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus

With demand from investors growing, plan sponsors focus on their fiduciary duty

SEC eases rules for accessing private securities markets
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 02, 2020
SEC eases rules for accessing private securities markets

The changes modernize private market rules and make it easier for small companies to obtain financing, according to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton

Election poses fresh challenge for Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2020
Election poses fresh challenge for Reg BI

If Democrats prevail, regulators may upset the new Reg BI standard, leading to big changes in fee structures — or they may just leave it alone

Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope

There’s a lot in the bill for pre-retirees, company sponsors and retirees, but the changes proposed for retirees jumped out at me

DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2020
DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans

Agency takes the term 'ESG' out of the text, but opponents say the regulation's chill factor remains

Inheriting client assets? Finra says not so fast
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2020
Inheriting client assets? Finra says not so fast

The new rule requires reps to receive written permission before accepting an inheritance

Biden win would hit private equity deals
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2020
Biden win would hit private equity deals

Biden's tax proposals and call for increased antitrust scrutiny would pose challenges for dealmakers

Adviser optimism rises for fourth quarter
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2020
Adviser optimism rises for fourth quarter

Heading into Q4, advisers are feeling more confident about financial markets, their businesses and the overall economy

Don’t count Trump out, but adviser pundits make Biden favorite to win
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2020
Don’t count Trump out, but adviser pundits make Biden favorite to win

Valliere, Gardner see a narrow Electoral College victory for the former vice president

3 mistakes new IRA beneficiaries are making
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2020
3 mistakes new IRA beneficiaries are making

Stretch IRA or 10-year rule? Advisers need to explain to clients which set of tax rules applies

FBI charges missing radio show adviser with mail fraud
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2020
FBI charges missing radio show adviser with mail fraud

Christopher W. Burns allegedly defrauded hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients, according to the agency

SEC approves rule limiting use of derivatives in funds
NEWS ETFS OCT 28, 2020
SEC approves rule limiting use of derivatives in funds

Agency also seeks comments on whether additional rules are needed to protect investors buying complex products

Most investors regret tapping 401(k)s early — but would do it again
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2020
Most investors regret tapping 401(k)s early — but would do it again

COVID-19 could lead more workers to take money out of retirement accounts, according to a survey from Edelman Financial Engines