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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 17, 2019
SEC charges head of small REIT and BDC with fraud

Suneet Singal allegedly lied about owning a dozen hotels to close a deal.

Advisers weigh in on SECURE Act, approved by House and on way to Senate and the White House
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2019
Advisers weigh in on SECURE Act, approved by House and on way to Senate and the White House

Advisers like provisions for increasing workplace retirement plans, extending RMD age, but question limits on inherited IRAs

What the SECURE Act means for annuities
NEWS OPINION DEC 17, 2019
What the SECURE Act means for annuities

The SECURE Act has several provisions with a favorable impact on annuities. Find out what this legislation means for annuity providers and retirees

Finra board sends the SEC proposal to boost oversight of firms hiring rogues
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2019
Finra board sends the SEC proposal to boost oversight of firms hiring rogues

Panel also ships the SEC amendments to suitability rule to conform with Reg BI

House, Senate bills would ban mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser client contracts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2019
House, Senate bills would ban mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser client contracts

Measures would have to find GOP support for any hope of Senate approval.

ETFs that hide their portfolios get go-ahead from SEC
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2019
ETFs that hide their portfolios get go-ahead from SEC

T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Natixis and Blue Tractor won permission from the regulator to disclose their holdings only once a quarter.

Where does the SECURE Act stand?
NEWS OPINION DEC 11, 2019
Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

SEC slaps Jefferies with $1.25 million penalty over ADRs
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2019
SEC slaps Jefferies with $1.25 million penalty over ADRs

Agency says firm improperly borrowed securities from other brokers

SEC member Robert Jackson calls out critics of agency 'rulemaking by enforcement'
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson calls out critics of agency 'rulemaking by enforcement'

Commissioner said bottom line is that many of those criticizing agency are in favor of neither regulation or enforcement.

Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2019
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings

Let's call out these plans for what they are

Reg BI will be shaped by enforcement decisions, Democratic SEC commissioners say
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2019
Reg BI will be shaped by enforcement decisions, Democratic SEC commissioners say

Lee: 'There are opportunities to make it strong, and we have to seize them early'

SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme

Agency wants Lester Burroughs, a rep at Lincoln Investment Planning, to disgorge gains.

SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts

CEO Bentsen says states should defer to SEC's Regulation Best Interest.

Riskiest ETFs get a green light
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
Riskiest ETFs get a green light

But the SEC's proposal would require brokers to assess whether investors understand the risks — which might discourage firms from offering the products.

Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal

Advisers must act without regard to compensation, but 'best available option' language excised.

Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute

Webcast panelists recommend starting what could be an expensive and time-consuming process sooner than later.

Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2019
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts

Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.

Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule

Bay State, New Jersey regulations could set standard for other states

SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Ronald J. Roach concocted financial statements to show revenue at solar energy company.

Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program
NEWS OPINION DEC 02, 2019
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program

Regulator's actions can serve as a model for the SEC and others on incorporating industry feedback to improve regulatory programs