Regulation And Legislation

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As donor-advised funds grow in popularity, they may draw more scrutiny
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2019
As donor-advised funds grow in popularity, they may draw more scrutiny

Vehicles offer way to get tax breaks for bundling donations while delaying the giving part.

Adviser trade associations, investor advocates split on Nevada's authority to implement fiduciary rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2019
Adviser trade associations, investor advocates split on Nevada's authority to implement fiduciary rule

SIFMA, FSI, Investment Adviser Association say hands off; 16 advocacy groups say bring it on.

New Jersey poised to create auto-IRA program
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2019
New Jersey poised to create auto-IRA program

The Garden State would be the sixth state to create such a retirement program, and experts say it's likely others will join the ranks this year.

Key Senate Democrat raises concerns about SEC advice reform proposal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 28, 2019
Key Senate Democrat raises concerns about SEC advice reform proposal

During hearing, several bills affecting advisers and brokers receive initial Senate consideration.

Fidelity says it fully discloses fund fees in 401(k) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2019
Fidelity says it fully discloses fund fees in 401(k) plans

Department of Labor is allegedly investigating asset manager's infrastructure fee that is the focus of a 401(k) lawsuit.

Wells Fargo sees 'possible' legal losses rising by $500 million
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 27, 2019
Wells Fargo sees 'possible' legal losses rising by $500 million

Bank ups its estimate of how much it might have to spend to resolve investigations and claims related to its scandals.

CFP Board chief executive Kevin Keller joins $1 million compensation ranks
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 27, 2019
CFP Board chief executive Kevin Keller joins $1 million compensation ranks

Other seven-figure earners include top executives at ICI, SIFMA.

Democrats offer `Medicare for All' bill to transform health care
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2019
Democrats offer `Medicare for All' bill to transform health care

Measure would replace almost all private health insurance.

Are the economics of active management becoming unsustainable?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2019
Are the economics of active management becoming unsustainable?

Fidelity called the viability of a major fund platform into question, according to a report.

Fidelity sued for 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2019
Fidelity sued for 'secret payments' in 401(k) plans

Fidelity allegedly pockets tens of millions of dollars a year from the undisclosed kickbacks, at the expense of its retirement clients.

SEC Regulation Best Interest allows harmful broker practices, state regulators say
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2019
SEC Regulation Best Interest allows harmful broker practices, state regulators say

NASAA asserts industry support of proposal proves it needs to be beefed up.

Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC
NEWS RIAS FEB 23, 2019
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC

Recent guidance still leaves many advisers scratching their heads

Finra expungement: More limitations on the way
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2019
Finra expungement: More limitations on the way

A Finra proposal would upend the existing landscape for removing customer complaints from advisers' records

SEC settles fraud case with jailed former Morgan Stanley adviser
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2019
SEC settles fraud case with jailed former Morgan Stanley adviser

James Polese has already paid $355,000 in restitution as a result of his criminal case.

UBS prepares for impact of massive $5 billion fine
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS FEB 22, 2019
UBS prepares for impact of massive $5 billion fine

CEO Sergio Ermotti says bank will prioritize protection of its dividends.

Is Reg BI headed for the courts?
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2019
Is Reg BI headed for the courts?

Investment advisers might assert unfair competition if 'best interest' and 'fiduciary' terminology merge while standards differ.

Philadelphia sues seven banks over 'collusion' in municipal bond deals
NEWS FIXED INCOME FEB 21, 2019
Philadelphia sues seven banks over 'collusion' in municipal bond deals

Banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America conspired to fix prices on floating-rate municipal bonds, according to suit.

Again, SIFMA spent most money in financial services industry lobbying lawmakers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 21, 2019
Again, SIFMA spent most money in financial services industry lobbying lawmakers

The trade association representing major brokerage firms spent $6.6 million in 2018.

Ohio National extends variable annuity buyout offer
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2019
Ohio National extends variable annuity buyout offer

The VAs are at the heart of an ongoing dispute with brokers and broker-dealers over canceled trail commissions.

UBS ordered to pay more than $5.1 billion in French tax case
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 20, 2019
UBS ordered to pay more than $5.1 billion in French tax case

Bank was found guilty of helping French clients hide assets from tax authorities.