Federal Regulation
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Commonwealth Hit With Class-Action Suit Over Cash Sweeps
By Melanie WaddellThe complaint claims breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, violations of consumer protection statutes and unjust enrichment.
June 23, 2026
Why Early Retirement Can Be a Smart Tax MoveW-2 earnings, planner Sean Mullaney argues, carry a much higher tax burden than drawing on assets.
June 22, 2026
JPMorgan Fights $4M FINRA Award to Rep Fired Over Super Bowl PartyThe bank argued it "had ample reason to terminate" Brent Ryan Bodner for misrepresenting the nature of an expense.
June 22, 2026
Ex-Broker Pleads Guilty to Robbing Bank With Fake BombScott Charles Tunis reportedly had been experiencing financial stress and self-medicating with alcohol.
June 22, 2026
Stifel Pays $3M to Settle Claim Over Barred Broker's Structured Notes StrategyAfter a $133 million award in April, the firm faces up to 19 additional complaints tied to Chuck Roberts.
June 22, 2026
Former CFA Executive Gets Up to 9 Years for EmbezzlementMichael J. Collins, CFA Institute's former chief marketing officer, was sentenced Monday in New York state court.
June 22, 2026
Debate: Is This a Good Way to Regulate Retirement Plan Investments?The DOL's new safe harbor proposal would protect plan fiduciaries when they pick investments using a prudent process.
June 17, 2026
Advisors Wary of SEC's Plan to Allow Semiannual Corporate Earnings ReportsQuarterly reporting helps inform clients, but it also encourages public companies to focus on the short term.