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Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 12, 2019
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback

New York regulators issued new guidance that puts the industry at ease.

Finra panel orders UBS to pay $555,000 to 91-year-old widow for losses tied to Ponzi scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Finra panel orders UBS to pay $555,000 to 91-year-old widow for losses tied to Ponzi scheme

UBS spokesman: Former broker sold investments 'that were not approved by UBS'

New NASAA president pursues fiduciary rule in New Jersey
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2019
New NASAA president pursues fiduciary rule in New Jersey

Gerold says decision on a model rule is up to NASAA's membership

The SEC botched title reform. New York got it right
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 11, 2019
The SEC botched title reform. New York got it right

The SEC backed off a promising provision in its proposed rule, while New York takes on use of misleading titles in no uncertain terms.

SEC sued by seven states to kill Reg BI investment-advice rule
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2019
SEC sued by seven states to kill Reg BI investment-advice rule

Plaintiffs claim that the SEC's rule would undermine consumer protections and that the agency exceeded its authority in promulgating the rule.

Richest would have lost half their wealth under Warren's tax plan
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2019
Richest would have lost half their wealth under Warren's tax plan

Study looks at how the Massachusetts senator's plan would have affected the wealthiest if it had been in place since 1982

State regulators obtain more than $1 billion in investor restitution, fines
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2019
State regulators obtain more than $1 billion in investor restitution, fines

Money returned to investors hits highest level — $558 million — since 2014, NASAA reports.

Finra bars ex-Morgan Stanley broker for refusing to hand over requested documents
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2019
Finra bars ex-Morgan Stanley broker for refusing to hand over requested documents

Michael Barry Carter refused to furnish documents and information around his alleged theft of client money.

LPL fired Mark Lamkin. Now he's fighting back
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2019
LPL fired Mark Lamkin. Now he's fighting back

Kentucky adviser is confident he will overcome the conflicts he's facing in life after LPL.

Adviser must pay former employer $358,000 for violating employment contract
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2019
Adviser must pay former employer $358,000 for violating employment contract

Arbitrator ruled that adviser was supposed to pay a fee for every former client he solicited.

XY Planning Network sues SEC over Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2019
XY Planning Network sues SEC over Reg BI

Coalition of fee-only planners wants the rule amended so RIAs aren't undercut by brokers held to lower standard of care.

Monitoring 401(k) cross-selling may be next frontier for advisers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2019
Monitoring 401(k) cross-selling may be next frontier for advisers

In light of evolving record-keeper practices, advisers need to remember that ERISA's fiduciary standard requires fiduciary prudence to evolve with the market.

A new litigation saga begins for another 'best interest' rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2019
A new litigation saga begins for another 'best interest' rule

The states' lawsuit challenging the SEC's Reg BI suggests legislators need to provide clearer guidance to regulators.

The threat posed by state fiduciary rules
NEWS OPINION SEP 10, 2019
The threat posed by state fiduciary rules

A state-by-state approach to fiduciary standards would create a confusing and counterproductive regulatory patchwork that would impede advisers' ability to provide guidance.

Edward Jones wants TRO against broker in Indiana who jumped ship last month
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2019
Edward Jones wants TRO against broker in Indiana who jumped ship last month

With $113 million in client assets, John Kerr bolted from Jones to Thurston Springer Financial.

Small advice firms show increase in cyber-related issues
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 09, 2019
Small advice firms show increase in cyber-related issues

State regulator exams also indicate fewer problems with fees and other areas.

Virginia poised to ban mandatory arbitration clauses for state-registered advisers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 09, 2019
Virginia poised to ban mandatory arbitration clauses for state-registered advisers

State regulator said limitation is 'contrary to fiduciary duty.'

Finra will defer to SEC on interpreting best interest rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 09, 2019
Finra will defer to SEC on interpreting best interest rule

Finra CEO Cook: 'It's not our rule. It's an SEC rule.'

Nicholas Schorsch's former flagship REIT settles with investors for $1 billion
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2019
Nicholas Schorsch's former flagship REIT settles with investors for $1 billion

Mr. Schorsch's firm, American Realty Capital, will kick in $225 million as part of the settlement.

401(k) court ruling could hurt retirement savers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 07, 2019
401(k) court ruling could hurt retirement savers

A recent decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allows Charles Schwab Corp. to force its employees to arbitrate disputes about the company's 401(k) plan.