Regulation And Legislation

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UBS at risk after $5 billion surprise penalty
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2019
UBS at risk after $5 billion surprise penalty

Penalties dwarf what bank set aside for legal issues and exceed earnings for all of last year.

Delivering value starts with reducing fees
NEWS OPINION FEB 20, 2019
Delivering value starts with reducing fees

Lower fees will help you sustain your business and fulfill your fiduciary duty

Franklin Templeton settles 401(k) lawsuit for $14 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2019
Franklin Templeton settles 401(k) lawsuit for $14 million

Franklin Templeton settlement is among the largest in recent self-dealing cases.

UBS eschews $6 billion settlement in French tax investigation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2019
UBS eschews $6 billion settlement in French tax investigation

An acquittal would undercut PNF credibility because of large fines requested.

Insurance groups tell NAIC to put 'best interest' back into annuity suitability rule draft
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 19, 2019
Insurance groups tell NAIC to put 'best interest' back into annuity suitability rule draft

Investor advocate calls insurance proposal weaker than existing broker suitability standard

The AMT is no longer a problem for many clients
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2019
The AMT is no longer a problem for many clients

With income thresholds higher and a lower SALT deduction after tax reform, the AMT will realistically only apply to wealthy Americans with out-of-the-ordinary tax events.

NAPFA launches campaign to distinguish fiduciary from 'best interest'
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2019
NAPFA launches campaign to distinguish fiduciary from 'best interest'

CEO Geoffrey Brown: 'The SEC's proposal is misleading and confusing for consumers.'

10 millennials making their mark in Washington — and beyond
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 16, 2019
10 millennials making their mark in Washington — and beyond

These next-generation leaders are raising their voices and gaining influence over financial advice regulation and legislation.

Advisers defend active investment management on Capitol Hill
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2019
Advisers defend active investment management on Capitol Hill

Investment Adviser Association works to preempt bias toward passive funds in retirement legislation.

Cetera, other broker-dealers refuse to sign Ohio National contracts
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 15, 2019
Cetera, other broker-dealers refuse to sign Ohio National contracts

Advisers wonder what the lack of a formal brokerage agreement means from a regulatory standpoint.

Finra catches Kestra Financial overcharging customers
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Finra catches Kestra Financial overcharging customers

IBD agrees to repay customers $1.9 million in addition to a $225,000 fine

Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000

Arbitration claim accuses well-known adviser of actions that resulted in excessive fees.

Former Merrill Lynch star broker Thomas Buck sentenced to 40 months in prison
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 14, 2019
Former Merrill Lynch star broker Thomas Buck sentenced to 40 months in prison

He pleaded guilty to securities fraud in 2017; charged clients excessive commissions.

Finra bars ex-MML broker who sold $3.5 million of Woodbridge Ponzi
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2019
Finra bars ex-MML broker who sold $3.5 million of Woodbridge Ponzi

Floyd Powell received $104,000 in commissions from the transactions.

SEC's Reg BI strengthens investor protections
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 14, 2019
SEC's Reg BI strengthens investor protections

Enhanced level of accountability is necessary to weed-out bad actors that tarnish industry and harm investor confidence.

Rubio wants to curb stock buybacks encouraged by 2017 tax law
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2019
Rubio wants to curb stock buybacks encouraged by 2017 tax law

Buybacks are diverting cash companies should be using to make capital investments, GOP senator says.

Bills would allow employers to help workers pay off student debt, tax-free
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Bills would allow employers to help workers pay off student debt, tax-free

Tackling growing loan burdens sparks bipartisan interest on Capitol Hill.

Charles Schwab gets most 401(k) claims dismissed
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2019
Charles Schwab gets most 401(k) claims dismissed

One claim involving an in-house stable value fund will move forward.

SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2019
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly

Her position indicates Regulation Best Interest and the larger rule could become final sooner rather than later, but potential litigation looms.

Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid client gift
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2019
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep who hid client gift

Martin Kirschner fails to take part in hearing looking into case.