Regulation And Legislation

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Taking stock of the new political landscape in Washington
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2018
Taking stock of the new political landscape in Washington

The incoming Congress will present both challenges and opportunities for the financial advisory profession.

Advisers draw inspiration from women who ran for Congress
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2018
Advisers draw inspiration from women who ran for Congress

Seeing women break through barriers in politics is encouraging to those in other male-dominated fields.

Kara Stein: Recent gains in female leadership aren't enough
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 17, 2018
Kara Stein: Recent gains in female leadership aren't enough

SEC commissioner says we've come a long way, but until we fully utilize the potential of half the population, we'll lose out on innovation and growth.

Hester Peirce: All women do not speak with the same voice, and SEC commissioners are no different
NEWS OPINION NOV 17, 2018
Hester Peirce: All women do not speak with the same voice, and SEC commissioners are no different

A history of decisions by female members of the Securities and Exchange Commission demonstrates that women bring multiple perspectives to their roles

Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo Advisors broker who just lost arbitration over loan
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2018
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo Advisors broker who just lost arbitration over loan

Terrence R. Puricelli was fired in 2016 over concerns of the accuracy of notes in the firm's system.

Commonwealth files Finra arbitration, lawsuit against Ohio National for 'unlawful' VA scheme
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 15, 2018
Commonwealth files Finra arbitration, lawsuit against Ohio National for 'unlawful' VA scheme

This is the first known arbitration filed against the insurer for its decision on variable annuity commissions.

Morningstar: DOL fiduciary rule reduces inflows to mutual funds with high loads
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2018
Morningstar: DOL fiduciary rule reduces inflows to mutual funds with high loads

With the measure's demise, will the SEC's advice reform sustain the momentum?

LPL providing credit monitoring, identity protection to investors exposed by data breach
NEWS FINTECH NOV 14, 2018
LPL providing credit monitoring, identity protection to investors exposed by data breach

The firm remains tight-lipped about how many investors were affected.

Ohio National offers buyouts, ends commission trails amid jumbled regulatory oversight of VAs
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 14, 2018
Ohio National offers buyouts, ends commission trails amid jumbled regulatory oversight of VAs

Jurisdiction is shared between the SEC, Finra and state insurance commissioners. Will any of them step in?

Fiduciary leader Phyllis Borzi joins Edelman Financial Engines board
NEWS RIAS NOV 13, 2018
Fiduciary leader Phyllis Borzi joins Edelman Financial Engines board

Former Labor Department assistant secretary and mother of the DOL fiduciary rule signs on with largest registered investment adviser.

Finra bars another wirehouse broker involved in expense report snafu
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 12, 2018
Finra bars another wirehouse broker involved in expense report snafu

The ex-Morgan Stanley broker in 2016 resigned when questioned about a $273 expense.

SEC commissioner warns about use of leverage in ETFs
NEWS ETFS NOV 12, 2018
SEC commissioner warns about use of leverage in ETFs

Products that employ derivatives to boost their returns threaten the reputation of the ETF market, says Robert Jackson.

Finra finds Commonwealth Financial overcharged these investors
NEWS RIAS NOV 12, 2018
Finra finds Commonwealth Financial overcharged these investors

Broker-dealer returns to investors the nearly $900,000 it gained by placing clients in higher-cost funds.

Best interest standard must come with fiduciary teeth: Borzi
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 12, 2018
Best interest standard must come with fiduciary teeth: Borzi

Former assistant secretary of labor says the best way to help investors is with a common advice rule.

Great change or gridlock? Under a bipartisan Congress, advisers will see change
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 10, 2018
Great change or gridlock? Under a bipartisan Congress, advisers will see change

Legislation to boost retirement savings might gain support.

InvestmentNews turns 20: A young industry evolves, as does our coverage
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2018
InvestmentNews turns 20: A young industry evolves, as does our coverage

A look back at 20 events that rocked financial advisers and their clients, and helped shape our profession.

Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 09, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign

Claims his income is going from $300,000 to $91,000 as a result of his tarnished reputation.

Finra arbitrators award $1 million to retirement investors in fraud involving Texas REIT
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2018
Finra arbitrators award $1 million to retirement investors in fraud involving Texas REIT

IMS Securities withdrew its Finra registration in 2017, and was expelled from the industry this year.

Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2018
Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit

Wealth management head Jay Welker, a focus of many complaints, announced plans to retire on Tuesday

UBS reaches last leg of two largest court battles
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2018
UBS reaches last leg of two largest court battles

Swiss bank could face billions of dollars in fines from French and US authorities.