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Industry protests proposal to give FINRA advisor oversight

FSI Newsbrief | Nov 02, 2009

The House Financial Services Committee has approved an amendment to the Investor Protection Act that would give the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority power to oversee advisors registered with broker-dealers. The move would greatly expand FINRA's role, and provoked protest from the industry. InvestmentNews (10/30)


Confusion over mutual fund share classes could be about to end

FSI Newsbrief | Nov 16, 2009

House Financial Services Committee approves CFPA bill

FSI Newsbrief | Oct 26, 2009

Advisors just starting out, or moving, have great chance

FSI Newsbrief | Oct 26, 2009

Dodd bill would do away with "broker-dealer exemption":

FSI Newsbrief | Nov 16, 2009

Broker-dealers express concern about private placements

FSI Newsbrief | Nov 09, 2009

FSI welcomes Rep. Frank's vow to limit FINRA's reach

FSI Newsbrief | Nov 09, 2009

Sen. Dodd launches financial-reform bill

FSI Newsbrief | Nov 16, 2009

IRS to audit 6,000 companies for independent-contractor compliance

FSI Newsbrief | Nov 09, 2009

SEC exams are tougher on advisors

FSI Newsbrief | Oct 26, 2009


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FSI engaged on Investor Protection Act

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