Regulation And Legislation

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The SEC proposal does not protect Americans from 'harmful practices' by broker-dealers
NEWS OPINION AUG 03, 2018
The SEC proposal does not protect Americans from 'harmful practices' by broker-dealers

Four main changes should be made before a final rule is issued

Voya gives investors back $2 million under SEC order
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 02, 2018
Voya gives investors back $2 million under SEC order

Action concludes settlement in case of improper stock-loan revenue actions.

Cryptocurrency deals receive increased scrutiny by SEC
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 02, 2018
Cryptocurrency deals receive increased scrutiny by SEC

Examiners question brokerages about fees, financing and initial coin offerings, in addition to data on investment advisers' involvement.

The SEC's opportunity to serve the best interests of investors
NEWS OPINION AUG 02, 2018
The SEC's opportunity to serve the best interests of investors

But the agency's proposal does not require brokers to be fiduciaries for clients, instead establishing an undefined "best interest" rule.

SEC bars former COO of advisory firm for misuse of customer funds
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 02, 2018
SEC bars former COO of advisory firm for misuse of customer funds

Gilbert Fluetsch is alleged to have spent customers' investment funds mostly on unrelated business and personal expenses.

Whistleblower claims she was fired for raising red flags about broker-dealer's alternative investments
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2018
Whistleblower claims she was fired for raising red flags about broker-dealer's alternative investments

Ex-audit department employee says she brought concerns to Finra and then was let go days later.

Where does the proposed indexing of capital gains leave retirement accounts?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2018
Where does the proposed indexing of capital gains leave retirement accounts?

Retirement savers have also seen the purchasing power of their savings reduced by inflation.

Wells Fargo to pay $2 billion settlement to end loan probe
NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 01, 2018
Wells Fargo to pay $2 billion settlement to end loan probe

Investigation focused on the creation and sale of loans contributing to the 2008 financial crisis.

Former dissident candidate for Finra board now runs with board imprimatur
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2018
Former dissident candidate for Finra board now runs with board imprimatur

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2018
Indexing capital gains for inflation would be tax windfall for clients

Observers say the proposal could open up areas of arbitrage, depending on how it's drafted

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2018
Brokerages unnerved by parts of SEC advice rule that echo DOL fiduciary rule

Industry lobbyist suggests regulator avoid 'prescriptive' language for mitigating conflicts.

Fidelity seeks injunction against rep who oversaw $2.7 billion
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2018
Fidelity seeks injunction against rep who oversaw $2.7 billion

Laurence Rollins accused of taking trade secrets to new employer.

Treasury recommends lighter regulatory touch for fintech companies
NEWS FINTECH JUL 31, 2018
Treasury recommends lighter regulatory touch for fintech companies

Report outlines more that 80 recommendations for lawmakers and regulators.

NYU beats back Jerry Schlichter and 403(b) lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2018
NYU beats back Jerry Schlichter and 403(b) lawsuit

A federal judge ruled the university did not act imprudently with employee retirement plans.

Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation
NEWS FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation

Regulator wants to know what it can do to provide support.

IRS provides guidance on 529 plans
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2018
IRS provides guidance on 529 plans

IRS OKs up to $10,000 in K-12 spending and rollovers to ABLE accounts; makes recontributing tuition refunds to 529s tax-free.

A new tax break for impact investing has arrived
NEWS ESG JUL 30, 2018
A new tax break for impact investing has arrived

These investments will make sense mainly for ultrahigh-net-worth clients, at least initially, according to tax experts.

DOL fiduciary rule can cause litigation risk from beyond the grave
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule can cause litigation risk from beyond the grave

Although measure died in June, Massachusetts case against Scottrade lives on.

SEC freezes assets of group charged with $55 million Ponzi scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2018
SEC freezes assets of group charged with $55 million Ponzi scheme

Daniel B. Rudden and Denver-based Financial Visions allegedly defrauded 150 investors

Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2018
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency

Regulator says move will ensure unified approach in charging, sanctions.