Knut Rostad summarizes his recent interview with Princeton lecturer JC de Swaan on virtue in finance.
Knut's Views
Fiduciary Advice: Where Do We Go From Here?
An historic realignment of fiduciary advice has snuffed out 40 Act principles. The realignment reveals a path of destruction – to the law, language and logic.
Mourning the Passing of the 40 Act
The 40 Act has been effectively repealed. But its passing has gone unnoticed. In the long shadow of the market crash and severe depression, the 40 Act was the equivalent of investors’ civil rights legislation.
WEALTH TALK America: Focus On Regulation Best Interest
Knut speaks with Tom Burroughes with Family Wealth Report about what Reg BI means for the financial industry landscape.
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law
The trade groups’ petition focuses attention on the particulars of a disclosure when a recommendation entails a conflict of interest.
SEC and CFP Board Standards Reject Common Sense
The SEC and CFP Boards standards are a giant leap backwards. They violate commonsense and will further distance investors.
