MFDF News Feed
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July 11, 2017
DOL Seeks Input on Changes to Fiduciary Rule, Possible Extension of Applicability Date Learn more -
July 10, 2017
MFDF Webinar: Market Conflicts and Market Quality: The Influence of Incentives on Best Execution Learn more -
July 6, 2017
Report Recommends Review of Valuation Policies as Prosecutors Target Hedge Funds, Private Equity Firms Learn more -
July 5, 2017
U.K. Regulator Criticizes Financial Industry on Performance, Competitiveness and Pushes for Broad Reforms Learn more -
July 3, 2017
CFTC's Bowen to Step Down, Leaving Acting Chairman as Sole Commissioner Learn more -
June 29, 2017
U.K.-Based Firm Successfully Tests Blockchain to Sell Mutual Funds Learn more -
June 28, 2017
Chamber of Commerce Teams up With Firms to Establish Standards on Cyber Ratings Learn more -
June 27, 2017
Reports Say President Trump May Nominate Hester Peirce to SEC Commissioner Post Learn more -
June 26, 2017
Report Finds CCOs Still Concerned About Liability; Increased Number Made Changes to Compliance Programs Learn more -
June 22, 2017
Article Explores SEC Staff Guidance on Robo-Advisers Learn more -
June 21, 2017
MFDF Webinar: Swing Pricing: Board Responsibilities and Operational Considerations Learn more -
June 20, 2017
Financial CHOICE Act Passes in House; Amendment Targets Registration Process for Closed-End Funds Learn more -
June 19, 2017
U.S. Treasury Department Proposes Broad Reforms for Financial Sector Learn more -
June 15, 2017
Paper Cites Benefits of Long-Tenured Independent Directors of Corporate Boards Learn more -
June 14, 2017
Academic Study Finds Sarbanes-Oxley Reforms had Limited Effects on Corporate Governance Learn more -
June 13, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court Rules 5-Year Limit Applies to Disgorgement Claims in SEC Enforcement Actions Learn more -
June 12, 2017
Dalia Blass to lead SEC's Investment Management Division Learn more -
June 8, 2017
Amendments Broaden Eligibility Standards, Revamp Review Process for CFTC Whistleblower Claims Learn more -
June 7, 2017
Treasury Secretary Testifies on Banking Bill; Says Bank Breakups Would Pose Economic Problems Learn more -
June 6, 2017
Morningstar Fee Study Finds "Expensive" Active Funds Hardest Hit in Migration to Passive Funds Learn more