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Reg BI and the History of 'Fiduciary' Debate
By Melanie WaddellThe standards of conduct are core to how advisors and BDs do business.
June 24, 2020
Broker-Dealer to Pay $3.1M for Bad Trade DataThe inaccurate and incomplete securities trading information, or "blue sheet data," affected 27.6 million transactions.
June 24, 2020
FINRA Moves Ahead on Brokers-as-Beneficiaries RuleRegulatory group also is looking to build a standard to govern brokers acting as trustees or executors and being given power of attorney.
June 23, 2020
SEC Preps LIBOR Transition ExamsSEC registered advisers that specialize in fixed-income tied to LIBOR should expect an exam in 2020.
June 23, 2020
Tips for Prospecting During the Pandemic: Fidelity"You can't wait for the world to come back to face-to-face," says David Canter, head of its RIA channel.
June 23, 2020
U.S. Bank Names New Head of Private WealthVeteran wirehouse executive Beth Lawlor comes to the unit with more than 20 years of industry experience.
June 22, 2020
What Clayton's Departure From SEC Would Mean for Reg BIThe "effectiveness" of Reg BI, Phyllis Borzi said, "will rise and fall on how well it's enforced."
June 22, 2020
FINRA Amends Suitability, CAB Rules to Align With Reg BIThe changes clarify standards and inconsistencies with Reg BI, and are effective June 30.