Regulation And Legislation

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Trump's rules for opportunity zones satisfy investors' wish lists
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2019
Trump's rules for opportunity zones satisfy investors' wish lists

The rules provide a more flexible timeline for investing cash, as well as a one-year grace period to sell assets and reinvest the proceeds.

Massachusetts charges adviser with concealing information in marijuana deals
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 17, 2019
Massachusetts charges adviser with concealing information in marijuana deals

Frederick V. McDonald, Jr. allegedly failed to disclose risks and his own conflicts.

SEC's sole Democrat is said to be leaving
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 17, 2019
SEC's sole Democrat is said to be leaving

Robert Jackson Jr. is expected to join NYU Law School.

Fate of New Jersey fiduciary standard could come down to politics, court
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 16, 2019
Fate of New Jersey fiduciary standard could come down to politics, court

With strong support of governor, proposal has momentum out of gate

Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2019
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds

They're trading liquidity for access to asset classes normally out of reach for retail investors.

Most Americans got a tax cut and didn't notice
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2019
Most Americans got a tax cut and didn't notice

Surveys show just one-fifth of people believe their taxes have gone down.

New Jersey releases rule to impose fiduciary duty on brokers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2019
New Jersey releases rule to impose fiduciary duty on brokers

State Securities Bureau says SEC's Regulation Best Interest 'does not provide sufficient protections.'

Trump administration puts potential new hurdle in path of Regulation Best Interest
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2019
Trump administration puts potential new hurdle in path of Regulation Best Interest

Complying with regulatory review guidelines could delay advice rule and have a chilling effect on SEC guidance and no-action letters.

Sales of unregistered securities are a growing problem that's harming investors — and the industry
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 13, 2019
Sales of unregistered securities are a growing problem that's harming investors — and the industry

The practice is giving the industry a black eye — so what can financial advisers do to stop it?

Woodbridge Group execs charged with criminal fraud in Ponzi scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2019
Woodbridge Group execs charged with criminal fraud in Ponzi scheme

Former CEO Robert H. Shapiro and two others were arrested in connection with investment scheme that SEC claims defrauded 8,400 investors.

SEC cracks down on ETF names that could be misleading
NEWS ETFS APR 12, 2019
SEC cracks down on ETF names that could be misleading

More than a third of thematic exchange-traded funds that started last year tweaked their names during the regulator's approval process.

Who benefits the most from non-transparent ETFs?
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS APR 12, 2019
Who benefits the most from non-transparent ETFs?

Look past the opaqueness of the portfolio and think of them as better than mutual funds.

Finra guidance could help departing reps hang onto clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 11, 2019
Finra guidance could help departing reps hang onto clients

If clients ask, firms must give them contact information for their former brokers

SEC bars former Ohio rep imprisoned for fraud, theft
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2019
SEC bars former Ohio rep imprisoned for fraud, theft

Martin Stancik, with Voya until 2014, is currently serving 65-month term.

'Wall Street Tax Act' will land on Main Street investors
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2019
'Wall Street Tax Act' will land on Main Street investors

A 10-basis-point tax on financial transactions would have the same effect as a 31% boost in the average expense ratio 401(k) plans pay for equity funds.

401(k) lawsuit over Vanguard fees ends with $23.7 million settlement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2019
401(k) lawsuit over Vanguard fees ends with $23.7 million settlement

The employee lawsuit against Anthem Inc. surprised advisers because Vanguard is widely seen as a low-cost provider.

Few rush to invest in opportunity zones
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2019
Few rush to invest in opportunity zones

Provision of the 2017 tax overhaul lets investors pay less in taxes on profits that are reinvested in low-income communities.

Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2019
Clayton wants retirement investors to have more access to private funds

SEC chairman indicates desire to modify accredited investor standard.

ETF that doesn't reveal its assets poised to get SEC OK
NEWS ETFS APR 09, 2019
ETF that doesn't reveal its assets poised to get SEC OK

Precidian Funds has been waiting four years for the agency's approval

SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
SEC member Robert Jackson Jr. calls for 'bipartisan' Regulation Best Interest

Robert Jackson Jr. warns that the advice measure will need unified support to withstand legal challenges.