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LPL program highlights the need for continuity planning in wake of an advisor's death. 'Whether on this side of the grave or the other, we never want to leave our clients floundering.'
Former Assistant Secretary of Labor Phyllis Borzi condemned the advocacy organization for trying to inhibit the SEC's ability to act on existing rules, during an Institute for the Fiduciary Standard webcast.
The SEC chairman also introduced a new website for clients to assist them in reading their Form CRS, and said advisors should focus on ensuring rollover recommendations are sound.
The state securities commissioners are making a mistake mandating state-registered advisors adhere to the SEC's June 30 deadline to complete the form, according to securities attorney Max Schatzow.
Jason C. Nielsen engaged in a 'pump-and-dump' scheme to boost interest in a biotech company in which he owned stock, hoping to sell his securities for a profit, according to a complaint filed by the SEC.
The argument some RIAs are making—that the PPP loan is a business loan, no different than any other, and comes with risk, and is not bailout money—just doesn't wash.
The new legislation will lengthen the amount of time in which businesses can spend the loan, as well as the amount of time in which they have to pay the loan back if it is not forgivable.