Federal Regulation
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SEC Retreats From 'Swing Pricing' Mandate for Mutual Funds After Stiff Opposition
By Lydia BeyoudThe plan would have imposed swing pricing during periods of high redemptions, making it costlier for investors.
August 27, 2024
Battle Over New DOL Fiduciary Rule Has Just BegunStaying the rule was just the "first step" in a process that could take years, says attorney Brad Campbell.
August 26, 2024
3 Florida Men Plead Guilty in Tax Fraud SchemeThe defendants required clients to pay them a portion of the fraudulently obtained refunds, DOJ says
August 23, 2024
Cash Sweep Clients 'Were Paid Peanuts': Ex-SEC CommissionerFormer SEC Commissoner Robert Jackson has partnered with a law firm to help underpaid brokerage customers.
August 23, 2024
Western Asset's Leech Leaves CIO Role Amid SEC, DOJ ProbesRegulators are looking into if some clients were favored over others in the allocation of gains and losses from derivatives trades.
August 23, 2024
Barclays to Pay Nearly $1.3M Over Fingerprint FailuresBarclays did not fingerprint any of its non-registered associated persons based in foreign locations, FINRA said.
August 21, 2024
TD Takes $2.6B Hit on Probe, Sells Schwab SharesThe bank is selling part of its stake in Charles Schwab to cover fines it expects to pay for failures in its money-laundering controls.
August 21, 2024
Can't Stand Form 1099-R? Tell the IRSTaxpayers can suggest how to improve the distribution form for retirement accounts and annuities, for instance, by Oct. 21.