FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: Reviewing the SEC's 'Best Interest' Rule

Original title: PUTTING INVESTORS FIRST? EXAMINING THE SEC'S BEST INTEREST RULE

January 1, 2019

financial regulation investor protection SEC investment advice capital markets

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the regulatory standards that determine whether financial advisors must prioritize their clients' financial interests over their own when providing investment recommendations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Retail Investors

The rule changes the standards of conduct required of financial professionals when providing investment advice to these individuals.

Broker-Dealers

These entities must comply with the new regulatory standards established by the SEC's rule.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript record of a March 14, 2019, House subcommittee hearing regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) '' rule. The hearing featured testimony from industry experts, consumer advocates, and former regulators to discuss how the rule impacts the standards of conduct for financial professionals when advising retail investors.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on March 14, 2019, by the House Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets.
The primary subject of the hearing was the SEC's 'Regulation Best Interest' rule.
Five witnesses provided testimony, including representatives from AARP, investment management firms, and consumer advocacy groups.
The hearing record includes numerous written statements from industry associations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Council of Life Insurers.
The document serves as the official record for the 116th Congress, Serial No. 116-10.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Best Interest' rule?

It is a regulation proposed by the SEC intended to establish a standard of conduct for s when making investment recommendations to retail customers.

Who testified at this hearing?

The witnesses included Lee Baker (AARP Georgia), Dina Isola (Ritholtz Wealth Management), Susan MacMichael John (Financial Focus), Harvey L. Pitt (Kalorama Partners), and Barbara Roper (Consumer Federation of America).

Why It Matters

The hearing examines the regulatory standards that determine whether financial advisors must prioritize their clients' financial interests over their own when providing investment recommendations.

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Discoveries

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Regulatory Standard Evolution

The hearing highlights the transition in federal oversight regarding the fiduciary duties of financial professionals.

Securities and Exchange Commission

Connected Entities

personCarolyn B. Maloney“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Cap”Map →

personHarvey L. Pitt“Witness, CEO of Kalorama Partners and former SEC Chairman”Map →

personBill Huizenga“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personSusan MacMichael John“Witness, Founder and President of Financial Focus”Map →

personDina Isola“Witness, Investment Advisor Representative at Ritholtz Wealth Management”Map →

personBarbara Roper“Witness, Director of Investor Protection at Consumer Federation of America”Map →

personLee Baker“Witness, President of AARP Georgia State”Map →

organizationSecurities and Exchange Commission“The federal agency responsible for the 'Best Interest' rule”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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