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Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC

After keeping a low profile for past few years, one-time REIT czar re-emerges to face consequences for past wrongdoing.

Why a culture of compliance is critical
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Why a culture of compliance is critical

In an age of heightened consumer demand for fiduciary advice, retaining assets and protecting your firm are complementary strategies.

Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 19, 2019
Merrill Lynch pays $40 million settlement over broker churning, faces second claim for $42 million

Two clients, including the former governor of New Hampshire, alleged their broker excessively traded their accounts.

Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2019
Senate Republicans seek allowances for RIAs to manage pooled crowdfunding money

GOP lawmakers also ask SEC to increase number of investors who qualify to buy private placements.

Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2019
Elizabeth Warren declares war on private equity 'vampires'

The presidential candidate proposes restricting PE firms' ability to pay themselves 'monitoring fees' and dividends, while limiting their ability to use tax breaks for the debt placed on companies they buy

Finra arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay $3.3 million for concealing evidence
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2019
Finra arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay $3.3 million for concealing evidence

Brokerage calls decision 'unwarranted and excessive.'

Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2019
Battle against SALT deduction reignited by lawsuit

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut sue Trump administration once again over 2017 tax law's most contentious provision.

Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2019
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds

Regulator obtained $89 million in restitution as a result of the crackdown.

3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements
NEWS OPINION JUL 17, 2019
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements

Retirement plan advisers need to discuss record-keeping pricing, investment vehicles and the use of participant data with clients

Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2019
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products

Berthel Fisher CEO says firm gives clients 'excellent service and good investment advice'

CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard

Board's new Code of Ethics and Standards to be enforced next June, in line with the SEC's Reg BI

SEC charges unlicensed Tennessee 'broker' for involvement with Ponzi scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
SEC charges unlicensed Tennessee 'broker' for involvement with Ponzi scheme

Henry J. Wieniewitz, III charged with selling securities of the Woodbridge Group.

Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2019
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges

The former REIT czar and his firm wrongfully obtained millions linked to REIT mergers.

National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower

Chief compliance officer claims she was fired for investigating insider trading by the company's chief executive

Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 16, 2019
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown

Former SEC commissioner says agency is engaging in rulemaking by enforcement.

Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2019
Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme

Todd Ficeto was involved in an international hedge fund scam.

Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs
NEWS COMPLIANCE JUL 15, 2019
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs

Almost three-quarters increased cybersecurity compliance testing in the past year.

Democrats warn Trump not to index capital gains to inflation for tax purposes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2019
Democrats warn Trump not to index capital gains to inflation for tax purposes

Senators assert congressional authority to change policy

Texting your clients? Read this first
NEWS FINTECH JUL 15, 2019
Texting your clients? Read this first

Compliance concerns are paramount when adding texting to your communications mix.

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns after furor over Jeffrey Epstein sex charges
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2019
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns after furor over Jeffrey Epstein sex charges

As top federal prosecutor in south Florida in 2007 and 2008, Acosta signed off on a lenient plea deal for Epstein