Regulation And Legislation

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Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2019
Congress, states poised to upend retirement policy

NAPA's Brian Graff says bills instituting a financial transactions tax and changes to workplace retirement plans could have a big effect on advisers, participants.

Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2019
Finra bars former LPL broker over possible loans from clients

James Bylenga declined to take part in an inquiry into his conduct.

Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 08, 2019
Commonwealth case against Ohio National should be arbitrated, court rules

Broker-dealer's claim involves insurer's decision to stop paying trail commissions.

Washington wants to ease student loan burden
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2019
Washington wants to ease student loan burden

The Trump administration and Congress are considering limits on debt allowances as well as clearer repayment options in federal programs.

Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 05, 2019
Finra fines former LPL rep $5,000 over viatical sale

LPL terminated Scott Klor in 2017 for violating firm policies.

Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2019
Galvin wants investment advisers to lay out fees for clients

One-page document would crystalize costs highlighted in Form ADV

Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2019
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command

Adviser seeks $10 million in damages in dispute over copyrighted sales materials.

Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes

Plan would require wealthy investors to pay capital gains tax on appreciation of their assets each year.

New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
New SEC nominee may not have time to influence Reg BI

Allison H. Lee could arrive just as the agency is finishing its advice reform rule, or get stuck awaiting Senate confirmation.

Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Maryland fiduciary bill killed in committee

Further action appears unlikely with legislature set to adjourn April 8.

California wins auto-IRA lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit

The case, the first to address the issue of ERISA pre-emption, is a positive sign for other states.

Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2019
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax

The billionaire Democrat joins list of others calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.

House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
House committee unanimously approves sweeping retirement bill

Measure would help small businesses offer plans, require that statements include lifetime-income projections, ease use of annuities in plans and increase the RMD age.

NASAA president calls on Congress to prevent advisers, brokers from putting their interests ahead of clients'
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2019
NASAA president calls on Congress to prevent advisers, brokers from putting their interests ahead of clients'

Michael Pieciak details four ways lawmakers can empower investors in 2019, including banning mandatory arbitration.

Regulators assure industry CAT will not expose consumer data
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 01, 2019
Regulators assure industry CAT will not expose consumer data

SEC chairman Clayton says the agency will come to an agreement with the industry over what information to collect on equity trades.

Three crucial compliance requirements to satisfy right now
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2019
Three crucial compliance requirements to satisfy right now

Advisers who don't know exactly what they need to file, haven't done it or haven't invested the resources to do it right can make big mistakes that can be very time-consuming and costly to undo.

Longest-running 401(k) fee lawsuit ends in $55 million settlement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2019
Longest-running 401(k) fee lawsuit ends in $55 million settlement

Tussey v. ABB, one of the few such cases to go to trial, resulted in one of the largest settlements ever paid by a plan sponsor.

Seattle-area adviser pleads guilty to defrauding investors of $3 million
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2019
Seattle-area adviser pleads guilty to defrauding investors of $3 million

Dennis Gibb admits to wire fraud and falsifying records; agrees to SEC bar.

SEC charges RIA firm's former COO with overbilling clients and inflating salary
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2019
SEC charges RIA firm's former COO with overbilling clients and inflating salary

Agency says Richard Diver's scheme overcharged clients of M&R Capital by $750,000 .

Supreme Court backs SEC, rules against investment banker
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2019
Supreme Court backs SEC, rules against investment banker

Banker held liable for taking part in scheme to defraud investors.