With Reg BI comes New Compliance Liability
When it comes to compliance, companies need to tailor their procedures and policies to the specific context in which the firm operates.
New SEC Chairman Is Trying to Undo RegBI Rule, Republicans Say
Gesler became the new SEC chairman only a few months ago, but he’s already, reportedly, going hard on the RegBI Rule and being advised by Capitol Hill Republicans to slow down on environmental, social and governance rules.
New President is in, what’s in store for the SEC and Reg BI?
Ever since the SEC first announced its Regulation Best Interest, many in the financial services industry have been doubtful about its longevity. We saw the DOL rule come and go, and this has really made it seem like new regulation might not last long
RegBIDEN: What’s next for Reg BI in the new administration
With Biden taking office in January, many advisors are wondering what the future of Regulation Best Interest looks like. There’s certainly been plenty of speculation on the subject, so let’s take a look at what could change during the transition.
What’s happening in Reg-BI Compliance Court?
With a Republican administration believing in small Federal government, I think it is safe to say that the SEC may defer to States to oversee and enforce Reg-BI’s new standards. With thousands of affected people in the financial services industry, this may make logistical sense. It means that RIA and BDs may experience different levels of scrutiny, depending on where they work.
What is RegBI’s Future With a Democrat Administration?
New news from the campaign trail continues the Reg-BI regulatory whiplash, but don’t let that become an excuse for not being compliant. The polls show a likely power shift in the White House - take that with a 2016-flavored grain of salt. Allan Lichtman, the renowned historian who predicted the presidential results for the past four decades, predicts Biden will take the White House. (He bases his prediction, not on polls, but 13 binary qualifiers that are pretty interesting)