The annuity sector trade association is advocating for legislation that would mandate retirement plans for small employers that don't have them, as well as bills that would increase the use of annuities.
A Republican resolution to kill the DOL ESG rule could come up for a vote soon. Democrats counter with legislation to codify the regulation.
An attorney for the independent reps said the decision has implications for the entire sector. The brokerage, NexTrend Securities, may seek to vacate the award.
The firm lost the huge arbitration decision, which was decided by a Finra panel, last year to eight investors who were sold a private equity fund by a former Oppenheimer broker, John Woods.
While Florida and Texas rail against sustainability, Democrats and Republicans in other states are embracing it.
The SEC and the CFTC are looking at the bank's retention of employee communications related to the use of unapproved messaging apps, it disclosed in a filing.
Laidlaw & Co., with eight branch offices and 75 registered reps, was fined $200,000, according to Finra.
The church and its investment arm, Ensign Peak Advisers, created 13 limited liability corporations to obscure the size of the church's portfolio.
The SEC has proposed using swing pricing and a hard close for share purchases to protect investors during market meltdowns. Critics warn changes could ruin mutual funds.
The SEC alleges the longtime Boston Celtic touted a crypto token without disclosing that he was paid to do so.
The agency is considering extending the regulation to cover all assets in a client's portfolio, not just securities and funds.
A recent survey by CFA Institute found 20% of retail investors say their primary reason for using trading accounts is entertainment or speculation.
Dominic Ismert's attorney said the recommendation to invest in an oil fund was made 'off the cuff,' without appropriate research and analysis of whether it was suitable for him.
Last month, the California financier agreed to a $10.2 million penalty related to his alleged role in a scheme to steal money meant to be invested in Native American tribal bonds.
The American Securities Association had filed suit alleging that a DOL document improperly claimed that a one-time recommendation to transfer assets from a company plan to an IRA triggered fiduciary duty.
Finra's action against Long Island Financial Group is yet another indication of its dissatisfaction with the industry's implementation of Reg BI.
Investors will be able to see whether a brokerage has been flagged for having a history of misconduct or employing a number of reps with disciplinary violations.
We don't know how Reg BI or the CFP credential's fiduciary standard work in practice because there has been no substantial punishment for violating them.
A House subcommittee considers GOP measures that would amend accredited-investor rules. The ranking Democrat said 'fiduciary' advisors could help retail investors become sophisticated vicariously.
The SEC said brokers in the firm's Lexington, South Carolina, branch office recommended variable interest rate structured products to dozens of retail customers for whom they weren't suitable.
