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.
Most Americans Fear Scammers Will Steal Their Tax Returns in 2025
By Joe ToppeSome victims wait nearly two years to recover stolen refunds, an Allstate survey finds.
March 31, 2025
New Social Security Phone Policy Q&A Fails to Clear Up Confusion, Advocates SayThe page, What to Know About Proving Your Identity, purports to answer questions about new benefit claiming rules.
March 31, 2025
Musk’s DOGE Staffers Arrive at SEC to Hunt for Spending CutsSEC staff were instructed to treat Musk advisors as internal employees, according to an email.
March 28, 2025
Social Security Is Not Giving Straight Answers on Field Office ClosuresThe agency's leader says it's not closing field offices, but a Social Security advocate calls that claim "deceptive."
March 28, 2025
'Naming and Shaming' Discourages Advisor Misconduct: StudyNew research found that firms with high misconduct rates cleaned up their acts after their names were published.
March 27, 2025
Debate: Do Consumers Benefit From Proposed ACA Changes?Enrollees would be required to provide additional information to prove that they are eligible for special enrollment periods.
March 27, 2025
Withdrawn DOL Guidance on ESOPs Still Offers Fair Value InsightPlan fiduciaries may wish to consider the proposed language related to purchases or sales of private company stock.
March 27, 2025
Social Security Partly Reverses New Phone Service LimitsAn in-person ID verification requirement won’t apply to disability insurance, Medicare and SSI applications.