The SEC’s new investor education videos are criticized for glossing over important details of business models and conflicts.
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Institute Initiatives & News
John H. Langbein Wins Frankel Fiduciary Prize
The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard today announced that the 2019 Frankel Fiduciary Prize honoree is John H. Langbein.
John C. Bogle, 1929-2019
Jack Bogle: Capitalist rock star
Bogle’s impact on investing, investors and the markets place him among the most important political and business actors globally in the last half century
Advocacy on SEC, State Rulemaking
Institute commends Massachusetts disclosure on fees and services as “Straight Talk”
The proposed Massachusetts Adviser Straight Talk Disclosure is a simple, direct and commonsense approach to informing adviser clients of key information. It can increase investor comprehension of fees and services.
Knut’s Views
In a Reg BI World, is Fiduciary Differentiation “Dead”?
Last week Michael Kitces wrote that the fiduciary standard is no longer a viable way for RIAs to differentiate themselves from brokers, in light of Reg BI.
Institute & Industry Leaders
Financial Advice Isn’t a Profession
Financial advice does not necessitate thousands of hours of study to render. That means that it is not really a profession, according to Dan Solin.
