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Morningstar to pay $3.5 million to settle SEC conflict-of-interest charges
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 15, 2020
Morningstar to pay $3.5 million to settle SEC conflict-of-interest charges

The research firm did not comply with rules designed to separate credit ratings from sales and marketing, according to the regulator

SECURE Act creates wrinkle for annuities in inherited IRAs
NEWS OPINION MAY 15, 2020
SECURE Act creates wrinkle for annuities in inherited IRAs

The end of the stretch provision requires that accounts be distributed within 10 years after the owner’s death

Fed launches ETF program with $305 million purchase Tuesday
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 15, 2020
Fed launches ETF program with $305 million purchase Tuesday

The central bank's weekly balance sheet update also showed its total assets hit a new record of $6.93 trillion

Finra clarifies sales contest restrictions for proposal to align suitability, Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 14, 2020
Finra clarifies sales contest restrictions for proposal to align suitability, Reg BI

Competition is okay if it involves general categories of investments rather than specific products

Finra bars no-show former Ameriprise rep
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2020
Finra bars no-show former Ameriprise rep

Arthur Hoffman was suspended by the firm last month for outside business interests

Former plan participants file suit against giant ad agency
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2020
Former plan participants file suit against giant ad agency

The 401(k) plan of Aegis Media Americas is charged with not using less expensive funds

Finra suspends broker-dealer it previously charged with fraudulent markups
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 14, 2020
Finra suspends broker-dealer it previously charged with fraudulent markups

The regulator charged Sandlapper Securities in 2017 with exorbitant markups of securities

SEC charges advisers with breaching fiduciary duty over fund choices
NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2020
SEC charges advisers with breaching fiduciary duty over fund choices

Hybrid Ambassador Advisors used 12b-1 funds instead of less costly versions

SEC puts pressure on fee transparency in increasingly complex wrap accounts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 13, 2020
SEC puts pressure on fee transparency in increasingly complex wrap accounts

The regulator often includes the fees among its annual examination priorities, however they were not on the list this year

Lawyers slow to embrace Zoom for Finra arbitration hearings
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2020
Lawyers slow to embrace Zoom for Finra arbitration hearings

In-person sessions, suspended during the pandemic, allow for better presentation of evidence and arguments, they say

Powell plays down possibility of negative Fed rates
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2020
Powell plays down possibility of negative Fed rates

The Fed chairman cited the risk that the pandemic will cause the U.S. lasting economic harm

Court orders Florida Ponzi duo to pay $1.8 million penalty
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 12, 2020
Court orders Florida Ponzi duo to pay $1.8 million penalty

Neil Burkholz and Frank Bianco are also required to disgorge more than $860,000

Morgan Stanley hit with $5 million penalty for misleading clients in wrap account program
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2020
Morgan Stanley hit with $5 million penalty for misleading clients in wrap account program

The SEC charged the wirehouse with not fully disclosing fees for five years

Showdown in 2nd Circuit over Reg BI
NEWS OPINION MAY 12, 2020
Showdown in 2nd Circuit over Reg BI

The smart money is betting the SEC will prevail in the challenge to its new rules scheduled to take effect June 30

Fed to begin buying corporate bond ETFs Tuesday
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 12, 2020
Fed to begin buying corporate bond ETFs Tuesday

The Fed said another program to buy debt directly from issuers will launch 'in the near future'

Finra delays launch of online securities licensing exams
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2020
Finra delays launch of online securities licensing exams

An update on the regulator's website says more time needed for system testing

Plaintiff in failed 401(k) suit files new case against ADP
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2020
Plaintiff in failed 401(k) suit files new case against ADP

McCaffree Financial, which unsuccessfully sued Principal Life, recently brought an unrelated case against ADP

Digital currencies are more regulated than you think
NEWS OPINION MAY 11, 2020
Digital currencies are more regulated than you think

The past few years have seen significant growth in regulatory clarity for at least a certain segment of this asset class

New rules on bailout loans confuse borrowers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2020
New rules on bailout loans confuse borrowers

Some smaller companies have joined the rush to return PPP loans in response to the Trump administration's rules and guidance

Finra projects operating loss, potential drawdown of reserves
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2020
Finra projects operating loss, potential drawdown of reserves

Broker self-regulator says it will not increase regulatory fees for member firms this year