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Top Cambridge advisers bolt in wake of private partnership dispute
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 12, 2016
Top Cambridge advisers bolt in wake of private partnership dispute

A side firm has brought a Finra arbitration claim against five of the advisers, who have filed a counterclaim in federal court.

Donald Trump in Detroit speech offers revised tax plan and curb on regulations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 12, 2016
Donald Trump in Detroit speech offers revised tax plan and curb on regulations

The Republican nominee is trying to reset his presidential campaign after a string of missteps.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 11, 2016
Camardas want documents unsealed for appeal of fee-only case against CFP Board

A hearing is set for Wednesday; the adviser couple says the documents show the organization singled them out for discipline in use of compensation label.

Even popular changes to DOL fiduciary rule are proving problematic
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2016
Even popular changes to DOL fiduciary rule are proving problematic

Revised revenue allowances and other adjustments, originally praised by advisers, are turning out to be less advantageous than expected.

Emory University sued in latest fiduciary-breach suit
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 11, 2016
Emory University sued in latest fiduciary-breach suit

The lawsuit alleges the university and a university-affiliated health system breached their fiduciary duties by causing participants in their 403(b) plans to pay excessive fees.

SEC charges San Francisco adviser with stealing money from client
NEWS RIAS AUG 11, 2016
SEC charges San Francisco adviser with stealing money from client

Nicholas Mitsakos and Matrix Capital Markets pretended to manage millions, SEC alleges.

Harmonizing multiple fiduciary standards should be priority
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 11, 2016
Harmonizing multiple fiduciary standards should be priority

Regulators should coordinate these different standards as soon as possible to minimize confusion for investors.

Finra panel directs broker to pay Wells Fargo almost $1 million after his termination
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2016
Finra panel directs broker to pay Wells Fargo almost $1 million after his termination

Robert Edward Loftus was discharged in 2013 and found in breach of a promissory note

Active ETFs produce few stars and even fewer fans
NEWS EQUITIES AUG 11, 2016
Active ETFs produce few stars and even fewer fans

Mutual fund firms move defensively toward active ETFs.

NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule's unintended consequence: higher fees for investors

As broker-dealers move toward uniform commissions to comply with Labor Department rule, investors could end up paying higher prices than in an unregulated environment. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The DOL rule from all angles</a>)</i></b>

DOL issues final rule to help states establish workplace retirement savings programs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2016
DOL issues final rule to help states establish workplace retirement savings programs

State plans would not be subject to ERISA, which some in the industry fear will give them a leg up on private plans.

Finra bars former Independent Financial Group broker for failing to disclose trading accounts
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2016
Finra bars former Independent Financial Group broker for failing to disclose trading accounts

Brian James Egan agreed to be barred from the brokerage industry.

Finra fines Cetera $75,000 for records snafu
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2016
Finra fines Cetera $75,000 for records snafu

Brokerage firm failed to notify customers of changes in their account records as a result of a computer coding error, regulator claims.

NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2016
Advisory group recommends SEC expand pool of accredited investors

Agency's Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies wants people with a Series 7, 65 or 82, or a CFA, to be eligible to buy unregistered securities.

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 10, 2016
SEC fines advisory firm $300K for failing to disclose fees beyond 'wrap' charges

Case follows the SEC making wrap accounts an examination priority this year; agency is looking at whether advisers are acting in clients' best interests with these vehicles.

NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 09, 2016
Two pro athletes win $819,000 arbitration award from Morgan Stanley

Ex-Morgan broker Aaron Parthemer put a pair of athletes in investments that later turned out to be worthless.

Trump as 'supreme ruler' and 'attractive'? Advisers react to long, historic speech
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 08, 2016
Trump as 'supreme ruler' and 'attractive'? Advisers react to long, historic speech

Republican presidential candidate's acceptance speech to the RNC makes big promises but offers little specifics on how he would cut taxes or reform regulations.

Finra panel orders adviser to pay $333,000 to Morgan Stanley
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2016
Finra panel orders adviser to pay $333,000 to Morgan Stanley

Louis D. Dworsky was found in breach of promissory notes when he left the brokerage firm.

Four life insurers will pay $3.4M to settle probe over death benefits
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 04, 2016
Four life insurers will pay $3.4M to settle probe over death benefits

The settlement was part of a broader crackdown by regulators in five states on insurers who allegedly failed to make death benefit payouts on a timely basis.

Former Merrill Edge adviser accused of misleading customers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2016
Former Merrill Edge adviser accused of misleading customers

Finra said the adviser misled five IRA customers and then did not give an honest account of his actions.