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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2018
First Allied rep fired for violating sales policies barred by Finra

Sean Aaron Brady failed to cooperate with Finra's investigation into the circumstances of his termination.

NEWS RIAS JUN 11, 2018
Clock ticking for RIAs to self-report sales of high-fee mutual fund share classes

SEC offers favorable settlement terms through Monday to investment advisers who acknowledge they didn't use the lower-fee option available in a fund.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 09, 2018
Does the SEC really need to define 'best interest'?

Now's the time for brokers and advisers to weigh in.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Decoding 2034: Social Security's Crucial Year

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2018
Pass-throughs versus C corporations under the new tax law

C corps may become a bit more popular under the new regime given the big reduction in their tax rate, but pass-throughs still seem to have the upper hand, advisers say

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2018
Advisers encourage investors to take fiduciary into their own hands

Committee for the Fiduciary Standard tells public to demand their financial advisers sign an oath.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Defined-contribution plan loan and hardship distribution rules eased

Advisers need to understand the new rules so they can help clients in need.

NEWS ETFS JUN 07, 2018
Focus on fiduciary boosts ETFs

Pricing transparency and the shift toward fee-based advice are benefiting exchange-traded funds, BlackRock executive says.

NEWS FINTECH JUN 07, 2018
Cyber assailants targeted in important new security sweep

The skill and sophistication of attackers are often outpacing firms' ability to protect themselves.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 07, 2018
Financial planners push to add restrictions on use of term in SEC advice proposal

Financial Planning Association sends 85 members to Capitol Hill.

NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 07, 2018
Fixed annuity sales set for massive spike

Rising interest rates primarily responsible for estimated 50% spike in sales of fixed-rate deferred annuities through 2019, says insurance industry group Limra.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2018
Hurry up and kill the DOL fiduciary rule already, insurance groups tell 5th Circuit

ACLI, NAIFA say delay in issuing mandate causing 'palpable uncertainty' for industry.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2018
Advisers urged to resist 'fiduciary fatigue'

It will likely be another 12 months before the SEC's investment-advice rule takes shape: expert

NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2018
Clayton promises 'not to take forever' on SEC advice rule

Following Capitol Hill testimony, top regulator declines to say whether he will extend comment deadline on proposed reform package.

NEWS FINTECH JUN 05, 2018
SEC approves paperless mutual-fund reports

Online delivery will become default method for shareholder document delivery.

Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan

Suit argues that the California Secure Choice program is preempted by ERISA.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Invesco sued for 'indiscriminately' loading 401(k) plan with in-house funds

At least 93% of the funds in the Invesco 401(k) plan are proprietary investments, according to the plaintiffs.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2018
New SEC nominee could become decisive vote on investment advice proposal

Trump administration taps Senate aide to fill departing commissioner Piwowar's seat.

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2018
Finra bars rep under investigation for client forgery

Formerly of Northwestern Mutual, Donnell Noah Bowen failed to appear at his hearing.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2018
Broker fired over VA exchange irregularities barred by Finra

Ellen Vratoric twice failed to appear at Finra inquiries into VA exchange.