Massachusetts CLE - Finance and Banking Courses
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Estate Tax Repeal Is Not a Temporary or Permanent Certainty: How to Plan Now
The future of the gift, estate and GST tax system is uncertain. The Trump administration might repeal the estate and GST tax (although it is not clear that there is an intent to repeal the gift tax), provide for a capital gains tax on death (and perhaps a capital gains tax on gift), provide for a carryover basis at death, or some other variation of these. Many estate planners have suggested that clients put most planning on hold pending the outcome. Other advisers have suggested completing low... More Info
$501General Credit -
Ethical Considerations of Litigation Funding
Litigation funding, or legal funding is both a highly criticized and helpful area of assisting accident victims depending on whom you are asking. This secondary market of funding clients and attorneys raises ethical issues including but not limited to the attorney client relationship, privilege and champerty. This CLE program discusses those areas and more as it applies to personal injury attorneys and their clients. The lecture both explains legal funding, discusses the merits of assisting th... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Exempt Offerings
This CLE program focuses on industry and regulatory developments related to Reg D and Reg A+ offerings. During the session, panelists discuss common concerns and recent regulatory findings. Speakers provide practical information and effective practices for firms offering these products to retail investors and discuss Regulatory Notices 20-21 and 21-26. More Info
$501General Credit -
Financial Planning for Lawyers
While everyone understands the importance of financial planning, most presentations are centered around retirement planning. However, attorneys have other concerns. Right out the gate they are burdened with significant student loan debt. They start to make good money, but are paying more in taxes. As a result, their children are less likely to qualify for financial aid so they have to weigh their own retirement against their kids’ education. Depending on their comp structure, salary may be dis... More Info
$501General Credit -
Financial Responsibility Rules and Relevant Touchpoints
In this informative CLE course, panelists will discuss topics involving SEC and FINRA financial responsibility rules, including regulatory obligations of introducing, intermediary, carrying and clearing firms under FINRA Rule 4311; SEA Rule 17a-4; and other topics including liquidity and fully-paid lending. More Info
$501General Credit -
FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program
Attend this session to learn about the firm grouping structure and lessons learned during implementation. During this session, you will hear discussions around the firm grouping structure, lessons learned as a result of transformation, and what firms can expect going forward. After attending this session, you will be able to: Understand new organizational structures in the Exam, Specialist and Risk Monitoring Programs Discuss Risk Monitoring activities Discuss what firms can... More Info
$501General Credit -
FINRA’s Suitability Rule and SEC’s Proposed Regulation Best Interest
This CLE program will focus on the key issues regarding FINRA’s suitability Rule 2111 and the SEC’s Proposed Regulation Best Interest Rule, including a review of their differences. Panelists provide practical advice on how firms and registered representatives can better understand customers and securities in order to comply with FINRA’s suitability obligations and prepare for the SEC’s proposed Regulation Best Interest Rule. More Info
$501General Credit -
Fintech Firms: Communications Compliance Topics
Join FINRA staff and industry panelists as they share insights on challenges and effective practices related to communications compliance for Fintech focused firms. The panel covers topical issues such as digital engagement practices, mobile applications, integrated product offerings, and crypto assets. Panelists answer questions and provide tips on the use of technology to help navigate this quickly evolving area. More Info
$501General Credit -
Following the Money: A Primer on Fraudulent Transfer Litigation for the Uninitiated
Collecting debts can become extremely difficult and complicated if the debtor decides to play dirty. Debtors facing large lawsuits may try to make themselves judgment-proof by giving away assets to friends, family and other insiders, leaving little or nothing for the creditor to take. This CLE course examines how to combat and unwind such “fraudulent transfers” under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (“UFTA”). Additionally, this course will cover the nuts and bolts of avoidance... More Info
$501General Credit -
Form CRS: Practical Considerations for Attorneys
Every attorney who is in the position of referring a client to a financial professional or firm needs to be aware of the firm's CRS, a new 2- to 4-page disclosure document that SEC-regulated firms must deliver to their clients. The CRS was adopted to help investors understand the different standards of care that apply to their financial professionals (investment advisers vs. broker-dealers vs. dual registrants), as well as conflicts of interest embedded in the firm's way of doing busi... More Info
$501General Credit