DOL Fiduciary Obligations & SEC Guidance
On October 31, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule aimed at “Improving Investment Advice for Workers & Retirees”. InvestorCOM hosted a webinar, with the wealth industry’s most trusted and seasoned experts, to discuss this new proposal. Prior to the webinar, InvestorCOM asked our webinar attendees the following poll questions. Here are the results.
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NSCP 2023 Recap
The third week of October 2023 marked a momentous occasion for me. It was my first ever attendance at the National Society of Compliance Professionals conference, and I must say, it did not disappoint.
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FINRA’s 2022 Exam Findings: Reg BI and the Care Obligation
It has been almost two years since Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) came into effect. Recently, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) published their 2022 Exam Report. The report brings renewed attention to meeting the regulatory requirements, as it shows that many broker-dealers (B-Ds) are failing to address various aspects of Reg BI’s Care Obligation. […]
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Reg BI and PTE 2020-02: The Perfect Regulatory Storm
Two major regulatory changes are currently bearing down on financial professionals and broker-dealers. Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) came into effect on June 30, 2020, requiring that broker-dealers and financial professionals ensure their recommendations are in a client’s best interest. This means evaluating recommendations based on cost, risk and return factors; considering reasonable alternatives; disclosing […]
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Reg BI Exams and Enforcement: Current Observations
With SEC examinations ramping up and PTE 2020-02 deadline around the corner, we invited Issa Hanna from Eversheds Sutherland and John Carl from Retirement Learning Center to share their observations regarding Reg BI examinations and enforcement and what firms and financial professionals can do to mitigate risk. == Parham Nasseri (PN): What were the biggest […]
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FINRA 2022 Report – Exam and Risk Monitoring: Reg BI Edition
Today, FINRA published the 2022 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program. For firms that are impacted by Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), this regulatory report is certainly insightful. It addresses over 20 regulatory areas, adding new topics including Reg BI exam findings and effective practices. Since 2020, InvestorCOM has been helping wealth management […]
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Reg BI’s Care Obligation Under Scrutiny by SEC
On March 3, 2021, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations announced its examination priorities including a greater focus on Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). Reports from October 2021 suggest the SEC is making good on its promise by sending a large number of broker-dealers Reg BI exam deficiency letters. Reg BI […]
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A Manual Compliance Process is Not Enough: Fiduciary Rule 3.0 and PTE 2020-02
The window for firms to meet compliance for PTE 2020-02 is getting shorter. In October 2021, the DOL stated that all proper processes need to be in place by January 31, 2022 and documentation and disclosure by June 30, 2022. InvestorCOM hosted a roundtable event “Preparing for PTE 2020-02” which facilitated a collaborative discussion with […]
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Making Compliant Rollover Recommendations
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR The SEC and DOL are continuing to focus on rollover recommendations and their impact on investors. The DOL’s Fiduciary Rule and PTE 2020-02 requirements, enforceable on December 21, 2021, will perhaps become the new industry standard going forward. Meet your rollover requirements with confidence. Access this on-demand webinar to hear our panel of […]
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