Federal Regulation
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Industry Groups Cheer T+1 as a Success
By Melanie WaddellFirms can now "make better use of their capital while promoting financial stability," SIFMA, ICI and DTC say.
September 09, 2024
Physical Signatures No Longer Needed on Many Social Security FormsThe agency has digitized or removed signature requirements to ease the filing burden on consumers.
September 09, 2024
New House Bill Could Create Roth-Like HSA AlternativeThe HOPE Act would provide some tax breaks for savers who don't use high-deductible health plans.
September 06, 2024
Latest IRS Sweep of Wealthy Tax Cheats Has Recovered $172M So FarThe campaign targets high-earning taxpayers who have missed one or more tax returns since 2017.
September 06, 2024
Voters Love No Tax on Tips, But Split Over $25K Housing HelpTrump's pledge to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits was the most popular of the six economic proposals surveyed.
September 06, 2024
Why Retirement Trends Matter to the Fed's Call on Interest RatesMeasuring the pace and scale of retirement trends helps policymakers understand where the U.S. economy may be heading.
September 06, 2024
Repealing DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Increase Investor Fees: CBOThe Congressional Budget Office examined the financial impact of a bill that would terminate the new rule.
September 06, 2024
RIA Hid Fee Hikes From Clients, SEC SaysThe firm charged $1.36 million in higher fees it failed to properly disclose, a lawsuit says.