Fiduciary Links: Preparing for reform

We may still be a ways away from new regulation from the SEC, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be preparing for it already. Even without the details, there are still some indications of what can be expected, both through new rules and the evolving investment advice landscape. One article this week from Researchmag.com addressed this topic with some tips on how to make reform work for you, including creative marketing, buttoning up your processes and looking for new trends in the retail industry.

At fi360, we'll be conducting our next free webinar on the subject of what to expect from new regulations and how advisors and brokers can be preparing themselves for a new reality. Attendance is open to everyone and space is limited, so make sure you sign up soon.

Now on to the rest of the week's best links.

In the news:

• Taking exception to the columnist who said last week that the fiduciary debate is much ado about nothing. [Advisor Perspectives]
• The CEO of Stifel is downplaying the impact of the fiduciary standard on brokers [InvestmentNews]
• The role of a fiduciary is timeless [InvestmentNews]
• SEC's 12b-1 proposal doesn't quite reach the level of full disclosure [MarketWatch]
• Lack of self-funding preventing SEC from reaching full potential in regulating [WealthManagerWeb]
• Securities worried that fiduciary standard could prevent the sale of IPOs [InvestmentNews]

From the organizations/associations/government/academia:

• Low fees predict better performance. [Morningstar]
• An auto-IRA bill is introduced in the Senate, would provide a safe harbor for employers. [Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) & InvestmentNews]
• Free webinar on how financial regulatory reform is going to affect how advisors and brokers do business [fi360]
• The Committee for the Fiduciary Standard, Financial Planning Coalition and Financial Services Institute are holding a fiduciary forum on September 24 in Washington. [Financial Advisor]
• An overview of 408(b)(2) regulation [Reish & Reicher]

From the blogs:

• Target date funds require equal due diligence to other investment options. [Chicago Financial Planner]
• The industry is taking sides in the 12b-1 debate [Fiduciary News]

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