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SEC’s AI Rule Could 'Weaken' Advisors’ Fiduciary Duty, IAA Attorney Argues

Wealth Management

In contrast, the outgoing director of the SEC's Investment Management Division said the degree of risk in AI’s proliferation is “obvious.” The advocacy group for advisors argued the rule is overly broad.

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Extracting Actionable Takeaways From The SEC’s Staff Bulletin Regarding An RIA’s Standard Of Care

Nerd's Eye View

There is a general understanding that investment advisers have a fiduciary relationship with their clients – in other words, that they are required to act in the client's best interests. These 3 components in practice make up a core part of the adviser's fiduciary duty to their clients.

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RIA Code Of Ethics: Important Nuances To Note In Relatively Straightforward Requirements

Nerd's Eye View

All investment advisers are fiduciaries that owe a duty of care and loyalty to their clients, and, in an ideal world, advisory firms and their staff would abide by these requirements without the need for a prescriptive code of ethics.

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Research links: considering all factors

Abnormal Returns

papers.ssrn.com) Fund management How do active managers invest their own money? ritholtz.com) Fund investors reward fund managers with 'skin in the game.' blog.validea.com) How anti-ESG movements could be contrary to a fiduciary duty. Indexing The index effect is disappearing. nytimes.com)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 20-21)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: While the total number of RIA M&A deals in 2023 fell short of a record-setting 2022 amidst an elevated interest rate environment, continued interest from private equity firms and creative deal structures could boost deal flow in 2024 While the SEC authorized 11 "Spot" Bitcoin ETFs last week, comments from chair (..)

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Fiduciary Papers #7: What Steps are Required to Properly Manage a Conflict of Interest Held by An Investment Adviser?

Ron A. Rhodes

While the SEC has provided an interpretative release [SEC Release IA-5248, Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers (July 12, 2019)] regarding the fiduciary duties of investment advisers,…

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 27-28)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: How consumer concerns about the stability of the banking industry could present independent advisors with an opportunity to add value by managing client cash Why an advisor’s fiduciary duty can sometimes come into conflict with the best insurance options for their clients From there, we have several articles on (..)