Regulation And Legislation

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SEC imposes $8.4 million penalty on digital coin issuers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2019
SEC imposes $8.4 million penalty on digital coin issuers

Dallas-based Bitqyck and its founders were charged with fraud and offering unregistered securities.

States aren't great at regulating insurance
NEWS OPINION AUG 28, 2019
States aren't great at regulating insurance

Promoters of insurance products can say pretty much anything in their marketing materials

Fidelity, Jerry Schlichter trade barbs over Abigail Johnson testimony in 401(k) lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2019
Fidelity, Jerry Schlichter trade barbs over Abigail Johnson testimony in 401(k) lawsuit

Mr. Schlichter, who represents plaintiffs in the suit against MIT, is seeking to have Ms. Johnson testify about a quid-pro-quo allegation.

Reg BI creates certainty and provides investors with a choice
NEWS OPINION AUG 28, 2019
Reg BI creates certainty and provides investors with a choice

The Securities and Exchange Commission's new regulation takes effect June 30, 2020.

Debate on crypto oversight intensifies as SEC clashes with Facebook over Libra
NEWS FINTECH AUG 27, 2019
Debate on crypto oversight intensifies as SEC clashes with Facebook over Libra

The agency has taken a more pro-regulatory tone than many expected

SEC upholds Finra bar despite recent Supreme Court ruling
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
SEC upholds Finra bar despite recent Supreme Court ruling

Agency said high court's decision in Kokesh only applies to monetary sanctions.

Massachusetts fines Wells Fargo $450,000 over unregistered agents
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
Massachusetts fines Wells Fargo $450,000 over unregistered agents

Securities regulator says more than 1,600 agents and managers had lapsed registrations.

Investment adviser arrested and charged in $105 million securities fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 27, 2019
Investment adviser arrested and charged in $105 million securities fraud

Brenda Smith of Philadelphia is also facing SEC civil charges that she lied about the performance of her fund, Broad Reach Capital.

Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 26, 2019
Wills of Jeffrey Epstein, Aretha Franklin raise questions of legitimacy

Because they were unconventional, the wills could be challenged.

UBS hit with $4.4 million arb award over Puerto Rico bonds and funds
NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 22, 2019
UBS hit with $4.4 million arb award over Puerto Rico bonds and funds

Finra panel gives UBS investors $4.25 million in damages, $170,000 in costs.

Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
Charles Schwab lawsuit win has big implications for all 401(k) plans

The ruling could mean plan sponsors can force employees into individual arbitration rather than defend a class-action suit.

SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades
NEWS RIAS AUG 21, 2019
SEC bars Financial Sherpa head for cherry-picking trades

James L. Beyersdorf also will disgorge $232,000 and pay $189,000 in fines.

DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2019
DOL readies proposal for more digital 401(k) disclosures

Agency will soon issue a rule that will likely require electronic statement delivery unless participants opt out.

SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 21, 2019
SEC affirms its authority over proxy advisory firms that CEOs hate

Commissioners vote 3-2 to issue guidelines on fund managers' responsibilities in dealing with proxy advisers

ESG data getting better as the market matures
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 21, 2019
ESG data getting better as the market matures

In one indication of how rapidly the market is evolving, S&P Dow Jones launched the S&P 500 ESG Index in January.

Cost to play bigger role in investment recommendations
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 19, 2019
Cost to play bigger role in investment recommendations

Large firms are well-situated to comply with the cost standards in the SEC's Reg BI given changes they made to prepare for the DOL fiduciary rule.

Insurgent Chris Flint wins contested Finra election for big-firm board seat
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 19, 2019
Insurgent Chris Flint wins contested Finra election for big-firm board seat

Linde Murphy wins small-firm board seat that was also subject of contested election.

From those who set the standards, much is expected
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 17, 2019
From those who set the standards, much is expected

The CFP Board should be commended for taking action.

Broker barred for excessive trading that cost clients $1.8 million
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 16, 2019
Broker barred for excessive trading that cost clients $1.8 million

Gregory T. Dean had admitted guilt a few weeks ago in a different case brought by the SEC.

SEC draws ire with indexed annuity misstep
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 16, 2019
SEC draws ire with indexed annuity misstep

The regulator issued an investor bulletin about indexed annuities that instead described a different product — a buffer annuity.