FINRA proposed delaying the expiry date of Rule 0180 on the application of FINRA rules to security-based swaps, and extending the implementation date of Rule 4240 on margin requirements for credit default swaps.
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FINRA proposed modifying its suitability requirements and rules governing non-cash compensation to conform to the stricter standards of Regulation Best Interest.
A U.S. broker-dealer agreed to pay restitution to settle FINRA charges of making unsuitable recommendations in connection with volatility-linked exchange-traded products. FINRA reminded firms of sales practice obligations for such products.
President Obama vetoed a Congressional resolution of disapproval to prevent the Department of Labor's implementation of the final rule relating to the "Definition of the Term 'Fiduciary'; Conflict of Interest Rule – Retirement Investment Advice."
SIFMA and numerous financial associations filed a complaint against the Department of Labor with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The complaint would strike down an "overreaching" DOL fiduciary rule.