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Abigail Johnson of Fidelity reaches deal to avoid testifying at 401(k) trial
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2019
Abigail Johnson of Fidelity reaches deal to avoid testifying at 401(k) trial

The parties in the MIT 401(k) suit negotiated an agreement that spares Ms. Johnson from having to undergo cross-examination.

Lincoln, Penn Mutual pull insurance products from New York in wake of best-interest rule
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 06, 2019
Lincoln, Penn Mutual pull insurance products from New York in wake of best-interest rule

The departures follow the news that Jackson National halted sales of some products in the state.

Finra arbitrators award more than $3 million to three former Credit Suisse brokers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2019
Finra arbitrators award more than $3 million to three former Credit Suisse brokers

Reps joined J.P. Morgan instead of Wells Fargo after shutdown of CS wealth management unit.

SEC warns advisers to get client consent before trading from own accounts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
SEC warns advisers to get client consent before trading from own accounts

Compliance experts say violators may not realize they're out of bounds

Former Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo rep pleads guilty to adviser fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
Former Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo rep pleads guilty to adviser fraud

Elias Hafen stole 'hundreds of thousands of dollars' from clients.

Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2019
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice

2026 marks the end of full tax benefits for investors in Opportunity Zones. Find out more about this investment tool, the history behind it, and key aspects to consider.

Massachusetts fines broker $225,000 over UIT trades
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
Massachusetts fines broker $225,000 over UIT trades

Improper trading practices resulted in losses for investors, says regulator.

Barred California adviser to pay $181,000 over investment fund conflicts
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2019
Barred California adviser to pay $181,000 over investment fund conflicts

Mitchell Friedman failed to disclose how he profited from funding arrangements.

SEC censures, penalizes Utah hybrid $150,000 for improper alts sales
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 04, 2019
SEC censures, penalizes Utah hybrid $150,000 for improper alts sales

Lefavi Wealth Management acknowledges receiving 7% commissions on top of fees.

Retirement security advocates hope to attach SECURE to budget legislation in coming weeks
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2019
Retirement security advocates hope to attach SECURE to budget legislation in coming weeks

Despite overwhelming bipartisan support in the House, measure remains stuck in the Senate.

Headwinds to annuities in 401(k) plans persist
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2019
Headwinds to annuities in 401(k) plans persist

Legal and administrative challenges have stalled uptake by plan sponsors.

Independent contractor status for brokers and advisers safe in California
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2019
Independent contractor status for brokers and advisers safe in California

FSI successfully lobbied earlier this year for an exemption to proposed legislation for its broker-dealer and RIA members.

Investors put more stock in investment professionals wearing 'adviser' label
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 03, 2019
Investors put more stock in investment professionals wearing 'adviser' label

New study shows 'adviser' is ranked closer to 'doctor' and 'lawyer,' while 'stockbroker' is grouped with 'car salesperson.'

Finra arb panel orders TD Ameritrade to pay $720,816 over alleged lack of oversight of RIA
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 03, 2019
Finra arb panel orders TD Ameritrade to pay $720,816 over alleged lack of oversight of RIA

Investor claims custodian didn't do due diligence on adviser charged with securities fraud.

Jackson National suspends fee-based annuity sales in New York due to best-interest rule
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 03, 2019
Jackson National suspends fee-based annuity sales in New York due to best-interest rule

Others insurers are also poised to pull out of the New York market given the tougher sales standards.

SEC's proposal on private placements isn't backed by data
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2019
SEC's proposal on private placements isn't backed by data

Calls for reform presume there is a hue and cry among investors for access to such investments.

Elizabeth Warren once wrote a personal finance book
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2019
Elizabeth Warren once wrote a personal finance book

The Democratic presidential candidate's 2005 book, 'All Your Worth,' popularized a simple budget plan: 50% on needs, 30% on wants and 20% on savings.

Merrill Lynch client sues over 'paltry' cash yields
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2019
Merrill Lynch client sues over 'paltry' cash yields

Customer claims Merrill's and Bank of America's disclosures were inadequate.

Cetera Advisors charged with defrauding clients
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 30, 2019
Cetera Advisors charged with defrauding clients

SEC said firm failed to disclose conflicts of interest related to more than $10 million in compensation.

SEC charges advisory firm, executives with defrauding injured NFL players
NEWS RIAS AUG 29, 2019
SEC charges advisory firm, executives with defrauding injured NFL players

The players were part of a class-action lawsuit over concussion-related brain injuries.