Federal Regulation
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30,000 People Died Waiting on Disability Decisions in 2023, SSA Estimates
By Melanie Waddell"It remains imperative that we issue decisions faster at every level," Commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
September 16, 2024
IRA Rollover 'Tsunami' Worries Ex-DOL OfficialIRAs lack consumer protections and should be regulated by ERISA, Phyllis Borzi says.
September 16, 2024
Firm Violated Reg BI With Class A Mutual Fund Switches: FINRASecurities Research Inc. of Florida must pay more than $100,000 for not supervising a rep's short-term switches.
September 13, 2024
What's the Difference Between an Advisor, a Planner and an Agent?A life insurance sales veteran addresses the matter of title fog.
September 13, 2024
Wells Fargo Clearing to Pay $3M Over Reps' Unsuitable TradesThe firm failed to supervise short-term trading of income-generating securities, FINRA says.
September 12, 2024
SEC Charges Pastor-Turned-Advisor With $2.4M FraudThe former advisor sold phony promissory notes to Christian clients, the SEC alleges.
September 12, 2024
Lawsuit: Schwab Let Scammers Drain Life Savings of 91-Year-Old CustomerSchwab ignored red flags and its own elder financial abuse guidance, the federal lawsuit alleges.
September 12, 2024
SEC Investor Advisory Committee Gets New Members, Tees Up 'Best Interest' DebateA panel will discuss when financial professionals are "investment advice fiduciaries"; six new members joined the committee.