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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2010
Consumer agency chief plans to think 'expansively'

Elizabeth Warren says that a new consumer protection agency must go big or go home.

Tax cut compromise: Obama 'optimistic'
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2010
Tax cut compromise: Obama 'optimistic'

President Barack Obama told newly elected state governors that he's “optimistic” the administration will reach a deal on tax cuts with congressional Democrats and Republicans before the end of the year.

'Zero plan' chopped — but tax breaks still on the block
NEWS RIAS DEC 01, 2010
'Zero plan' chopped — but tax breaks still on the block

Congress won't act directly on a proposal approved by a presidential deficit commission this week, but elements of the plan could become part of legislative proposals in coming months to address huge fiscal imbalances.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 01, 2010
Incite: Brokers hold the cards in disputes with clients

In Finra arbitration pilot program, investors fared better with all-public panels

NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 30, 2010
Insurers eye new Congress' tax agenda

Pension plan tax breaks facing challenge
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 29, 2010
Pension plan tax breaks facing challenge

Corporate pension industry lobbyists are bracing for an attack on the tax breaks for pension plans as the White House and federal lawmakers struggle to slash the federal budget deficit

McHugh seen as possible replacement for SEC's Donohue
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 29, 2010
McHugh seen as possible replacement for SEC's Donohue

Senior adviser to Mary Schapiro touted as next head of the Division of Investment Management

NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 29, 2010
401(k) advisers ready for new regulations

The Labor Department this month is expected to introduce its final rule on how retirement plan sponsors will be required to disclose plan fees to participants.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2010
J.P. Morgan launches share class with no 12(b)-1 fees

With reform looming, bank's asset management unit joins others in offering retirement plans so-called R6 option

NEWS RIAS NOV 28, 2010
New Finra rule could cause headaches for hybrid advisers

A new Finra rule could put a crimp in the business of brokers who run outside investment advisory and insurance businesses

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 28, 2010
SIFMA must stay active as regulatory rules are drawn up

RBC Wealth Management (U.S.) chief executive John Taft, the incoming chairman of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, delivered remarks at the organization's annual meeting Nov. 8 in New York.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 23, 2010
Whistle-blower wins arbitration award against B-D

Affinity Investment Services LLC has been ordered by a Finra arbitration panel to pay $925,000 to a former broker who alleged she was fired after complaining about wrongdoing at the firm.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2010
National strategy aims to promote financial education

On the heels of the nation's economic meltdown two years ago, the White House is determined to promote financial literacy among Americans.

NEWS RIAS NOV 18, 2010
Ex-CEO of Red Hat sues family's financial advisers over $60M

The former CEO of Raleigh-based software firm Red Hat Inc. is suing his family's financial advisers, saying they misused $60 million.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2010
Goldman Sachs sued for alleged discrimination

The plaintiffs, H. Cristina Chen-Oster, a former vice president, Lisa Parisi, a former managing director, and Shanna Orlich, a former associate, seek class-action status to represent all female Goldman employees with those job titles.

NEWS RIAS NOV 17, 2010
TD Ameritrade data theft settlement talks resume

A lawsuit over the theft of contact information for more than 6 million TD Ameritrade customers has been ordered into mediation, so the search for a satisfactory settlement will continue.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2010
SEC's pay rules may mimic TARP's

Compensation for brokers and firm executives would be subject to claw-backs if deemed excessive

Memo: SEC to issue new broker pay rules by April
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2010
Memo: SEC to issue new broker pay rules by April

The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to issue new rules regarding broker pay by April, according to a memo obtained by InvestmentNews.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 16, 2010
Finra's indie board members slammed for apparent about-face

Three reformist small-firm governors elected to the board of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. in August already are facing some heat.

SEC: Lawyer who got Madoff bucks didn't recuse himself in probe
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 15, 2010
SEC: Lawyer who got Madoff bucks didn't recuse himself in probe

House committee seeking more info about Becker's role in investigation of Ponzi king