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With Obama's push, is fiduciary a done deal? Not so fast
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2015
With Obama's push, is fiduciary a done deal? Not so fast

Advisers, experts weigh in on DOL fiduciary rule's prospects and what it might end up looking like.

NEWS RIAS MAR 24, 2015
TD Ameritrade launches website to spur adviser advocacy

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2015
SEC Investor Advocate Fleming warns agency against diluting fiduciary standard

An SEC official, whose job is to represent retail investors, has warned the agency not to water down current investment-advice standards as it considers a rule to raise the bar for brokers.

SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2015
SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule

Trade group releases report saying brokers 'thoroughly' regulated already with structure in place for 100 years.

SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2015
SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule

Trade group releases report saying brokers 'thoroughly' regulated already with structure in place for 100 years.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 24, 2015
Fiduciary rule needs momentum

It's about time Mary Jo White took the helm and steered the agenda of this supposedly nonpartisan body beyond its present partisan split on fiduciary.

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2015
Massachusetts securities regulator William Galvin sues SEC over small-company offerings

Massachusetts' top securities cop has filed a lawsuit to stop a recently adopted rule he claims curtails state oversight of stock offerings by small and emerging companies.

NEWS ETFS MAR 23, 2015
Virtus drops F-Squared as fund manager

Loss of linchpin backer adds to F-Squared's struggle following admissions it misled investors on performance.

Ex-F-Squared CEO's conduct 'did not cause loss or harm to anyone': lawyers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2015
Ex-F-Squared CEO's conduct 'did not cause loss or harm to anyone': lawyers

Howard B. Present “acted in good faith” when he led F-Squared Investments, the firm that said it misled clients about its investing track record during his tenure, lawyers for the former executive said in court filings.

Pivotal 401(k) fee lawsuit in front of Supreme Court means big changes for plan advisers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2015
Pivotal 401(k) fee lawsuit in front of Supreme Court means big changes for plan advisers

Regardless of how the high court rules, ongoing investment monitoring will be here to stay.

NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 23, 2015
Merrill to pay $400,000 over telemarketing compliance shortfall

New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation says B-Ds do not 'fully understand' how to comply with telemarketing rules.

SEC shuts down ex-broker's attempt to start RIA from jail
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2015
SEC shuts down ex-broker's attempt to start RIA from jail

David Cacchione almost got a second chance at a career in the securities industry through a registered investment adviser.

SEC audit of Girard Securities focusing on supervision of branch offices
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2015
SEC audit of Girard Securities focusing on supervision of branch offices

Girard Secuirities is being audited by the SEC, which is focusing on the firm's supervision of branch offices. CEO suggests move is part of larger investigation.

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2015
House panel seeks to freeze SEC budget

Subcommittee set to vote on funding as adviser group hits Capitol Hill to lobby for more

NEWS RIAS MAR 18, 2015
SEC's White defends coverage of investment advisers

Chairwoman says agency is considering augmenting adviser exams with third-party audits.

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2015
SEC panel calls for a single database to run background checks on all financial professionals

The agency's Investor Advisory Committee recommends making it easier for investors to track securities violations by advisers and brokers, regardless of who regulates them.

Fiduciary duty becoming a more partisan issue, with Republicans standing alone against it
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2015
Fiduciary duty becoming a more partisan issue, with Republicans standing alone against it

Republicans stand alone as a barrage of letters flood Capitol Hill aimed at stalling the pending rule – at least, for now.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 16, 2015
Widow of Home Shopping founder sues Morgan Stanley for $400M

Lynnda Speer, widow of a Home Shopping Network co-founder, alleges excessive trading and negligent supervision by Morgan Stanley in an arbitration claim.

Republican introduces bill to halt Obama's DOL fiduciary push
NEWS RIAS MAR 16, 2015
Republican introduces bill to halt Obama's DOL fiduciary push

Rep. Ann Wagner says proponents are 'offering a solution in search of a problem.'

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2015
Why Obama is 'proud' of this adviser

President quoted Sheryl Garrett, founder of an hourly fee network, in supporting fiduciary standards.