MFDF News Feed
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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 -
June 5, 2017
SEC Notice Calls for Public Input to Inform Analysis, Future Action on Fiduciary Standards Learn more -
June 1, 2017
White House Budget Targets CFPB and SEC's Reserve Fund; CFTC Seeks Increase in Funding Learn more -
May 31, 2017
Labor Secretary Says No Further Delay of Fiduciary Rule; DOL Releases FAQs on Transition Period Learn more -
May 30, 2017
MFDF Webinar: Board Oversight of Third Party Contracts - Building a Practical Oversight Process Learn more -
May 29, 2017
More Firms Adopt Broker-Dealer Fee Disclosure Template Learn more -
May 25, 2017
SEC Targets Barclays Capital With Due Diligence, Disclosure and Other Charges Learn more -
May 24, 2017
Senator Seeks Bipartisan Support on Financial Regulation; Investor Group Opposes CHOICE Act Provisions Learn more -
May 23, 2017
Academics Cast Doubt on the Financial Research Tracking Stock Market Anomalies Learn more -
May 22, 2017
OCIE Issues Risk Alert on Global Cyberattack; Insurer Requirements Push Firms to Improve Cyber Security Practices Learn more -
May 18, 2017
CFTC Acting Chair Sees "Heightened Market Liquidity Risk"; Urges Review of Bank Capital Requirements Learn more -
May 17, 2017
Consulting Firm Sees Record M&A Activity for Registered Advisers in First Quarter Learn more