The Institute puts on a day-long program at the NAPFA Fall conference on the practices that differentiate fiduciary, fee-only advisors from sales brokers. Read more about the 2018 program here.
The SEC Isn’t Giving Us Straight Talk
If passed, the SEC’s 125,993-word proposed Reg Best Interest (“Reg BI”) will harm investors and greatly change the competitive landscape for brokers and advisors.
Regulation Best Interest – A Junk Food Diet
Putting choice ahead of professional conduct, the RBI buffet embraces the junk food Mr. Cohn champions.
Go back to the drawing Board on conduct standard proposals.
In a comment letter to the SEC, The Secretary writes,” It is evident that the Commission has abandoned a Fiduciary standard in the name of ‘choice.'”
Letter to the SEC on Regulation Best Interest
Letter from Knut A. Rostad of the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard to SEC Chairman, Jay Clayton, regarding the Regulation Best Interest on August 6, 2018.
Shops Line Up at SEC Offices to Sway ‘Best Interest’ Outcome
In July 26 article, Jill Gregorie lists 55 meetings at the SEC of groups ranging from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and SIFMA to AARP, CFA Institute, CFA and the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard.
