SEC Approves FINRA Gift Limit Boost to $300
By Melanie WaddellThe previous $100 limit had been in effect since 1992.
February 17, 2026
7 Tricky Questions Young Agents Might Get from FriendsSome of the first conversations newcomers have about life insurance can be frustrating.
February 17, 2026
Tax Time Is Life and Annuity Trust Trap Time, Advisor WarnsHasty decisions about distributions or trustees could break delicate financial machinery.
February 17, 2026
New FINRA Plan Allows BDs to Market Performance ProjectionsThe amendments help align communications and marketing materials with the SEC's marketing rule, says attorney Ben Marzouk.
February 17, 2026
Average Tax Refunds Up More than $200 as Filing Season OpensThe Treasury Department has promised tax refunds $1,000 higher on average than last year.
February 17, 2026
Wall Street Wants to Bring Election Bets Into Brokerage AccountsThe proposed ETFs, disclosed in a filing on Feb. 13, cover presidential, Senate and House races across both parties.
February 17, 2026
Pacific Life Sold Complex IUL Policy as Retirement Strategy: LawsuitTwo retirees say they were induced to liquidate $1.5 million in savings to purchase an unsuitable insurance product.