Regulation And Legislation

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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
Beyond BrokerCheck: SEC adds online adviser search tool

SALI shows whether advisers have a judgment against them in an enforcement action

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
5th Circuit denies AARP, states motion to defend DOL fiduciary rule

The large interest group as well as the attorneys general of California, New York and Oregon were attempting to rescue a regulation that now seems destined to die in court.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
LPL agrees to $26 million settlement with states over unregistered securities

Firm will also buy back securities from investors, plus pay them 3% annual interest.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2018
Arbitration losses could add to penalties for brokers violating Finra rules

Finra hearing officers will be looking for patterns of bad behavior in arbitration cases when imposing discipline on brokers.

NEWS RIAS MAY 02, 2018
6 big questions about the SEC advice rule

There's plenty of confusion around the contents of the agency's proposal. Here's some clarity.

NEWS RIAS MAY 02, 2018
The Rising Cost of Risk

More and More Independents Rolling Up Under Corporate RIAs

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2018
Fired Merrill broker gets $750,000 in damages for defamation

Finra panel also lets Miguel Ballestas off the hook for $407,000 note

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2018
Justice Department lets deadline to defend DOL fiduciary rule pass. What's next?

The DOJ had until Monday to appeal a split decision in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that struck down the regulation. Does that mean it's dead?

NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 01, 2018
No matter how bad the share-class violation, SEC won't oppress those who self-report

Agency clarifies in FAQs that it will not impose a civil monetary penalty, but will require advisers return 'ill-gotten gains' to clients.

NEWS ETFS APR 30, 2018
SEC bars Howard Present, former head of F-Squared Investments

Unless Howard Present pays $12.4 million in penalties, interest and disgorgement, he can't be reinstated

Pension plans take lead on finding missing participants
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2018
Pension plans take lead on finding missing participants

The Labor Department's more aggressive stance has made the tasks of finding missing retirement plan participants more demanding.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2018
Finra proposes further restrictions, supervision of high-risk brokers

Proposals would allow restrictions and supervison to be imposed while disciplinary action is still being decided.

NEWS RIAS APR 30, 2018
Finra should let brokerages decide whether to supervise unaffiliated RIAs, FSI says

But dually registered advisers back the regulator's effort to get broker-dealers out of their hair.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2018
Wells Fargo to pay $9.5 million to reps in compensation dispute

Payment would settle class action filed by current and former reps over commissions, expenses.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2018
SEC advice rule faces arduous journey

The centerpiece of the proposal, the Regulation Best Interest rule, is not fiduciary and isn't uniform.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2018
A pat on the back for progress, but Finra has a long way to go

Regulator has chalked up some welcome changes, but the work is not done.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2018
Finra's Board of Governors lacks transparency, critics say

Despite having made some changes, calls for more open meetings persist

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2018
One year later, is Finra 360 working?

A year after launching its self-examination, the regulator is getting both praise for its efforts and calls for more concrete results.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2018
UBS to pay ex-broker $381,000 in spat over loan

Wilson Dennis Colberg-Trigo awarded $1.2 million, but owes $854,000.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2018
Pimco rejects claims in discrimination suit filed by executive

Fund company says Stacy Schaus was paid well, but was an 'ineffective' manager.