Federal Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on regulatory developments affecting financial advisors and the stock market and trading, including news about the SEC, DOL, IRS and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Election Presents a 'Behavioral Trap' for Investors
By Melanie WaddellThinkAdvisor spoke with Morningstar's Daniel Noonan about how advisors should counsel clients as the election nears.
July 10, 2024
How to Avoid Excess IRA Contribution PenaltiesWithdrawing the excess may seem like a simple fix, but many clients are faced with more complicated scenarios.
July 10, 2024
Broker Violated Reg BI With Mutual Fund Switches: FINRAThe Class A share switches in two older clients' accounts led to nearly $41,000 in excessive fees, FINRA says.
July 09, 2024
UBS to Pay $850K Fine Over Rep's Unapproved Third-Party SalesA UBS rep sold clients a "fixed annuity" offered by an entity formed by his friend, FINRA said.
July 08, 2024
How to Talk With Retirement Clients About the Presidential ElectionAdvisors are often wary of talking politics, but that doesn't mean they can ignore legitimate client concerns.
July 08, 2024
Fidelity Hits Back at Fired Advisor's Reg BI LawsuitThe advisor was terminated for "deceptive misconduct," not for reporting rule violations tied to sales pressure, Fidelity says.
July 08, 2024
House Panel to Vote on Resolution to Kill DOL Fiduciary RuleThe House Education and Workforce Committee will vote on the measure Wednesday.
July 05, 2024
Merrill Violated Reg BI With $1.5M in Avoidable Fees: FINRAMerrill's failure to stop its reps from dodging fee waivers affected 1,361 clients, according to FINRA.