Regulation And Legislation

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UBS hit with $15 million in fines, penalties for AML problems
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 17, 2018
UBS hit with $15 million in fines, penalties for AML problems

Securities and banking regulators are continuing to focus on anti-money laundering procedures and policies.

Oregon will help other states launch own auto-IRA programs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Oregon will help other states launch own auto-IRA programs

States looking for potential partnerships to increase retirement-plan coverage

Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence

Learn how an advisor made the transition to independence with an abundance of resources and guidance before, during and after the move.

Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 14, 2018
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker

The ghost of Eva Weinberg's actions continue to haunt the wirehouse

New York adviser pleads guilty to $11.5 million Ponzi scheme
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2018
New York adviser pleads guilty to $11.5 million Ponzi scheme

Hector May, 77, president of Executive Compensation Planners Inc., defrauded 15 clients with the help of his daughter.

Top 3 planning moves for advisers under new tax law
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2018
Top 3 planning moves for advisers under new tax law

Strategies around charitable giving and business structures appear to be most prevalent as a result of the new regime.

RIA in a Box has new compliance tool to help RIAs with audits
NEWS FINTECH DEC 13, 2018
RIA in a Box has new compliance tool to help RIAs with audits

To keep up with evolving regulatory requirements at the state and federal levels, Finra sees "regtech" tools like RIA in a Box becoming more popular.

Interest groups spar over best way to cover unpaid arbitration awards
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2018
Interest groups spar over best way to cover unpaid arbitration awards

PIABA suggests brokerages fund a pool or Finra pay for shortfalls with fines, while FSI asks regulators to ban offenders from all corners of industry.

Edward Jones settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.2 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2018
Edward Jones settles 401(k) lawsuit for $3.2 million

Plaintiffs alleged the brokerage predominantly used funds in its 401(k) plan that furthered its own business interests at the expense of employees.

Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 12, 2018
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies

The industry is lobbying to include a measure forcing the SEC's hand in Congress' end-of-year spending bill.

Clayton tells lawmakers advisers can skirt fiduciary standard
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2018
Clayton tells lawmakers advisers can skirt fiduciary standard

SEC chairman refuses to give specific time line for final advice-reform rule, but says it's a priority.

Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2018
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client

The broker recommended that a customer open an account away from Securities America.

3 big reasons to do a Roth conversion right now
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2018
3 big reasons to do a Roth conversion right now

The time is ripe for many to convert a pretax IRA to a Roth.

Wells Fargo says it's cleaning up its mess. Regulators demand more
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2018
Wells Fargo says it's cleaning up its mess. Regulators demand more

Federal Reserve reportedly rejected parts of the bank's turnaround plan.

Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2018
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements

Regulator highlights reps engaging in unsuitable product sales and firms not conducting appropriate due diligence.

Richard Neal: the new face driving retirement policy in Washington
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Richard Neal: the new face driving retirement policy in Washington

As he becomes head of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) is poised to make some big changes.

SIFMA says Reg BI raises broker standard above investment adviser requirements
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2018
SIFMA says Reg BI raises broker standard above investment adviser requirements

Investor advocate Roper: SIFMA wouldn't support SEC proposal if it reformed broker practices

Best the SEC can do or huge step backward? Industry leaders tussle over advice reform
NEWS RIAS DEC 05, 2018
Best the SEC can do or huge step backward? Industry leaders tussle over advice reform

Disagreement surrounds the effectiveness of Regulation Best Interest to meaningfully reduce conflicts.

Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2018
Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market

Funds are built for professional investors sick of waiting for SEC to approve a bitcoin ETF.

Are you serious, Wall Street? A response to the #MeToo 'advice' of men
NEWS RIAS DEC 05, 2018
Are you serious, Wall Street? A response to the #MeToo 'advice' of men

Men worried about #MeToo repercussions should consider whether their after-hour activities and jokes are appropriate.