Regulation And Legislation

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Democrats back legislation to require investor-testing of SEC advice rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2019
Democrats back legislation to require investor-testing of SEC advice rule

Republicans assert bill would simply delay the new rule.

'Whopper' UBS broker sentenced to prison for Puerto Rico bond fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2019
'Whopper' UBS broker sentenced to prison for Puerto Rico bond fraud

Jose Ramirez pleaded guilty to misusing credit lines to purchase securities.

Clayton says disclosure sufficiently mitigates some conflicts under Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 26, 2019
Clayton says disclosure sufficiently mitigates some conflicts under Reg BI

SEC chairman says guiding principle should be: 'What would a reasonable investor expect?'

Fiduciary duty and the choice between active and passive
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2019
Fiduciary duty and the choice between active and passive

The well-recognized merits of passive investing do not mean that all index investments are prudent or superior to active alternatives in all situations.

Update on Social Security reform
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2019
Update on Social Security reform

Congressional panel holds hearings, but no action is expected this year.

Robert Cook says Finra doesn't levy fines to balance budget
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 25, 2019
Robert Cook says Finra doesn't levy fines to balance budget

Regulator's CEO says the agency has "extra cash in the till," referring to excess reserves to fill any shortfall.

Merrill adds to 401(k) fiduciary services
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2019
Merrill adds to 401(k) fiduciary services

Wirehouse will allow more advisers to manage retirement plan menus on a discretionary basis via a Bank of America chief investment office selection.

SEC lifts hiring freeze, lowers pay raises
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2019
SEC lifts hiring freeze, lowers pay raises

Current employees will be getting pay increases averaging 2.4%, which smaller boost than previous years

Merrill Lynch settles with SEC over ADR trading abuses
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2019
Merrill Lynch settles with SEC over ADR trading abuses

Firm will pay more than $8 million for mishandling 'pre-released' ADRs.

Warren, Brown ask regulators to oust Wells Fargo CEO Sloan
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2019
Warren, Brown ask regulators to oust Wells Fargo CEO Sloan

The two senators call on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remove Sloan from the bank's top job

Treasury cuts penalties for taxpayers confused about withholding
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2019
Treasury cuts penalties for taxpayers confused about withholding

The government's second reduction in the penalty threshold this year comes as 2017 tax overhaul leaves many with surprise tax bills.

Finra budget to keep fees steady in 2019
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2019
Finra budget to keep fees steady in 2019

Critics worry the regulator might be sending mixed messages about any dependence on fines.

Wells Fargo hits more bumps as it tries to move past scandals
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2019
Wells Fargo hits more bumps as it tries to move past scandals

Judge puts off approving a settlement related to bank's fake accounts, and Fed chairman Powell says Fed not ready to lift growth ban.

Securities America hit with lawsuit seeking $18 million in damages
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2019
Securities America hit with lawsuit seeking $18 million in damages

Firm is dealing with the fallout from a rogue broker it fired a year ago.

The U.S. retirement system is far too complex
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2019
The U.S. retirement system is far too complex

In some instances, there are as many as five regulators overseeing 401(k) plans.

Advisers charged with 'gambling away' millions from clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2019
Advisers charged with 'gambling away' millions from clients

Oakdale Wealth Management's James Daly and Michael O'Keeffe of Massachusetts may be fined and censured.

Fidelity sued again for 'illegal' 401(k) fees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2019
Fidelity sued again for 'illegal' 401(k) fees

A second lawsuit has been filed alleging that the largest retirement plan record keeper received undisclosed kickbacks from mutual fund companies.

Finra panel dismisses $100 million case involving drop in Merrill Lynch stock
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2019
Finra panel dismisses $100 million case involving drop in Merrill Lynch stock

Former brokers bringing charges related to stock losses during financial crisis have had 15 cases proceed, 4 stopped so far.

SEC fines and censures Talimco for manipulating real estate auction
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2019
SEC fines and censures Talimco for manipulating real estate auction

RIA to pay $325,000 in penalties; former COO Grant Gardner Rogers fined $65,000

SEC bars California adviser over $5.7 million fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 18, 2019
SEC bars California adviser over $5.7 million fraud

Craig Arsenault used client funds to make unsecured loans, agency says.