Regulation And Legislation

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Stretch IRAs still exist for some beneficiaries
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2022
Stretch IRAs still exist for some beneficiaries

Although the SECURE Act eliminated stretch IRAs for most beneficiaries, replacing them with the 10-year post-death payout rule, some beneficiaries can still use a stretch IRA.

Fending off taxes, fees and other state threats to adviser autonomy and growth
NEWS OPINION JUN 07, 2022
Fending off taxes, fees and other state threats to adviser autonomy and growth

Fees, financial literacy and the freedom to work as an independent contractor are all under debate in state legislatures — and relevant to the growth of advisers' practices

SEC weighs sending retail stock orders to auctions for execution
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 07, 2022
SEC weighs sending retail stock orders to auctions for execution

Changes would impact the exchange businesses which display prices and aggregate trading data.

Schwab sued over payment for order flow
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Schwab sued over payment for order flow

Three clients allege the brokerage didn’t give them the best prices for their orders.

Leading state regulator sees arbitration reform gaining momentum
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Leading state regulator sees arbitration reform gaining momentum

A NASAA model rule gives states the ability to yank the license of a brokerage or advisory firm that dodges an arbitration award or other judgment.

Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2022
Policy trumps democracy for most lobbyists ahead of midterms

Many trade groups representing financial advisers have donated to at least one lawmaker who objected to certifying the 2020 presidential election.

SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2022
SEC public service campaign sparks outrage online

The SEC's 'Investomania' videos are an attempt to encourage investors to research before investing, but some are upset by the videos' references to meme stocks and crypto.

Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Lawsuit seeks to kill DOL guidance on using crypto in 401(k)s

ForUsAll, a 401(k) provider that specializes in alternative investments, alleges that Labor exceeded its authority by trying to institute an effective ban.

Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2022
Ex-broker who stole from pension plan gets 6½-year sentence

John Sherman Jumper, a 17-year veteran of the securities industry, was based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 02, 2022
Merrill pays $15.2 million to investors who spent too much for mutual funds

The restitution settles Finra charges that the firm recommended Class C shares with ongoing fees when more affordable Class A shares were available.

SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2022
SEC orders San Diego B-D to pay $800,000 over fund share class disclosures

Madison Avenue Securities didn't disclose or didn't adequately disclose conflicts associated with compensation the firm received from certain advisory client investments. 

Wall Street’s lawyers attack SEC effort to crush greenwashing
NEWS ESG JUN 01, 2022
Wall Street’s lawyers attack SEC effort to crush greenwashing

Lawyers are concerned about what they consider vague demands for more disclosure.

Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 31, 2022
Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker

The firm and the former rep were ordered to pay Carlos Ramon Tapia Sanchez $160,000 each in damages; his attorney said the broker inappropriately recommended that Sanchez invest in junk bonds.

Barred broker latest to be focus of a GWG bond complaint
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2022
Barred broker latest to be focus of a GWG bond complaint

Marc Korsch, who was booted from the securities industry last year, has a staggering 33 disclosure items on his BrokerCheck report.

Deutsche Bank, DWS raided over allegations of greenwashing
NEWS ESG MAY 31, 2022
Deutsche Bank, DWS raided over allegations of greenwashing

DWS has faced regulatory probes in the US and Germany after its former chief sustainability officer, Desiree Fixler, went public with greenwashing allegations last year.

Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2022
Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill

The measure will provide part of the foundation for the Senate companion bill to SECURE 2.0, which the House approved in March.

Promises of student debt forgiveness put advisers in uncharted territory
NEWS RIAS MAY 27, 2022
Promises of student debt forgiveness put advisers in uncharted territory

The moving target of potential debt forgiveness, coupled with an extended payment moratorium, has advisers reading the political tea leaves for direction.

Creative Planning, Schwab, Fidelity fighting adviser's collusion charges
NEWS RIAS MAY 26, 2022
Creative Planning, Schwab, Fidelity fighting adviser's collusion charges

The firms named in the adviser's complaint go to 'corrupt and malicious lengths ... to keep their illicit profit mill churning,' according to the lawsuit.

SEC Chair Gensler defends ESG proposals to skeptical ICI conference
NEWS ESG MAY 26, 2022
SEC Chair Gensler defends ESG proposals to skeptical ICI conference

The agency’s goal is to give investors more and better information so that they can determine whether companies and investment funds are living up to their ESG promises, the SEC chief said.

SEC presses on with anti-greenwashing proposals
NEWS ESG MAY 25, 2022
SEC presses on with anti-greenwashing proposals

The agency proposed a set of rule changes related to fund names and ESG disclosures made by advisers and investment providers.