SEC to tackle conflict of interests, variable annuities and robo-advisors in 2017

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations' (OCIE) 2017 priorities. Areas of focus include electronic investment advice, money market funds, and financial exploitation of senior investors, according to the regulator. The priorities also reflect a continuing focus on areas surrounding the structured products market such as protecting retail investors, including individuals investing for their retirement, assessing market-wide