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Schwab goes off script with crypto ETF filing
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2022
Schwab goes off script with crypto ETF filing

The index-based strategy, which has been described as 'baby steps' into the crypto space, will not offer direct exposure to digital currencies.

Cambridge Investment Research RIA faces SEC charges of misconduct, conflicts
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2022
Cambridge Investment Research RIA faces SEC charges of misconduct, conflicts

Cambridge says it is prepared to defend itself against the SEC's allegations.

SEC settles with City National Rochdale over conflicts of interest
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2022
SEC settles with City National Rochdale over conflicts of interest

The bank's RIA unit will pay $30 million into an SEC fund to be distributed to harmed investors.

Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill

Among the provisions of a draft bill are one that would improve fee disclosures in defined-contribution plans and another that would allow annuities as qualified investment default alternatives in plans.

Advisor Group B-Ds face slew of GPB claims
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2022
Advisor Group B-Ds face slew of GPB claims

Four Advisor Group broker-dealers recently reported facing 58 investor suits totaling $19.4 million related to the private placement investments.

DOL sues employee benefit plan fiduciaries for over $2.8 million
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 02, 2022
DOL sues employee benefit plan fiduciaries for over $2.8 million

The Labor Department charges a Chicago fund's fiduciaries and counsel with committing multiple ERISA violations.

SEC's Gensler tweets warning about greenwashing
NEWS ESG MAR 01, 2022
SEC's Gensler tweets warning about greenwashing

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission posted a video on Twitter Tuesday that goes over some of his top concerns about investment funds claiming to follow ESG criteria.

Next iteration of DOL fiduciary rule catalyzes lobbying blitz on Capitol Hill
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2022
Next iteration of DOL fiduciary rule catalyzes lobbying blitz on Capitol Hill

Industry opponents fear a reprise of the Obama administration measure. Advocates say expanded protections are needed for retirement savers.

US warns of potential Russian cyberattacks on wealth managers
NEWS FINTECH MAR 01, 2022
US warns of potential Russian cyberattacks on wealth managers

The Department of Homeland Security has set up a page warning of cyberattacks emanating from Russia, and both the SEC and Finra echoed those concerns in notices to the public.

Wells Fargo Advisors deemed 'vindictive' in arbitration win for adviser
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2022
Wells Fargo Advisors deemed 'vindictive' in arbitration win for adviser

Three arbitrators took Wells Fargo Advisors to task for what the firm said about Aaron Olson on his Form U5.

Citigroup is latest bank to be probed over unapproved messaging services
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 01, 2022
Citigroup is latest bank to be probed over unapproved messaging services

The SEC is probing Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and other firms over communications sent over unapproved electronic messaging channels.

Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2022
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers

California prevailed in a legal battle over its auto-IRA program.

More intense SEC scrutiny of private equity not likely to dull appetite for RIA acquisition
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2022
More intense SEC scrutiny of private equity not likely to dull appetite for RIA acquisition

Experts say an SEC proposal would significantly raise regulatory costs but the robust PE sector should maintain its transactional pace.

Barred broker set to fight pro athletes’ allegations of fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2022
Barred broker set to fight pro athletes’ allegations of fraud

The lawyer representing Darryl Cohen says Cohen's clients didn't lose money. The lawyer for the athletes says the cases center on the diversion of funds, not overall profitability.

Goldman probed by SEC over messages sent using unapproved services
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2022
Goldman probed by SEC over messages sent using unapproved services

In December, the SEC and CFTC imposed $200 million in fines on JPMorgan Chase over messaging apps.

401(k) plan participants sue Ricoh over fees
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2022
401(k) plan participants sue Ricoh over fees

Participants allege the plan allowed Alight Solutions to charge too much for record keeping.

IRS proposal aligns RMD rules with SECURE Act
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2022
IRS proposal aligns RMD rules with SECURE Act

The measure clarifies how the prohibition on 'stretch' IRAs should be applied and provides details on implementing the rise in the RMD age to 72.

SALT alternative takes shape as Democrats move past Biden plan
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 24, 2022
SALT alternative takes shape as Democrats move past Biden plan

Bill would raise deduction cap for most and exclude millionaires. However, the plan is unlikely to be taken up in Congress anytime soon.

Wells Fargo says DOL is probing its 401(k) plan
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2022
Wells Fargo says DOL is probing its 401(k) plan

The bank said regulators including the Labor Department are looking at transactions related to the plan's employee stock ownership feature.

HSBC under investigation in US over WhatsApp use
NEWS FINTECH FEB 23, 2022
HSBC under investigation in US over WhatsApp use

Bank cooperating with CFTC probe into business communications. This comes after JPMorgan was fined for messages outside work systems.