Reform Reading: CRS outlines tools to slow down Dodd-Frank Law

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. ...

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"… ules to provide that the standard of conduct for all brokers, dealers, and investment advisers, when providing personalized investment advice about securities to retail …"

"… ithout regard to the financial or other interest of the broker, dealer, or investment adviser providing the advice.”And the CRS report also notes that the new Consume …"

Invested in health care

By Brendan L. Smith

Three U.S. District judges presiding over legal challenges to the landmark federal health care law have held financial investments in the he

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"… ld the Center for Public Integrity that he turned over his portfolio to an investment adviser about five years ago and doesn’t believe his investments pose a conflict …"

Investor protections imperiled by Wall Street, GOP assault on financial reform

By John F. Wasik

Wall Street and GOP assault consumer protections in Dodd-Frank reforms

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"… ark on fundamentally changing the regulatory regime for broker-dealers and investment advisers." Garrett also demanded a "thorough cost-benefit analysis" of any fiducia …"

"… nk law, such as the Office of the Investor Advocate and better policing of investment advisers. Republicans also want to neuter the power of the new consumer protection …"

"… rim, the SEC saw trading volume double, a 50 percent jump in the number of investment advisers, and investor assets grow to $38 trillion. Six years ago, about 19 SEC ex …"

"… , add in-house compliance practices and register with states or the SEC as investment advisers. How much would it cost the industry? Spokesmen with Securities Industry …"

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Super PACs outspend favorite candidate in Indiana Senate race

By Michael Beckel and John Dunbar

Tea party-backed challenger Richard Mourdock's campaign spent less on his primary bid than outside groups supporting him.

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"… to Mother Jones magazine at an event in 2011.Other big donors include investment adviser Robert Arnott of Newport Beach, Calif., who gave $500,000 and tea party fa …"