Federal Regulation
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Second Court Halts New Fiduciary Rule, as DOL Hits Back
By Melanie WaddellAnother court in Texas has issued a decision to halt the rule's Sept. 23 implementation date.
July 26, 2024
Morgan Stanley Rep Fined for Making Unauthorized Trades, Texting ClientThe firm has agreed to pay more than $15 million in arbitration cases tied to the rep's conduct.
July 25, 2024
What the BD Industry Looks Like Now, in 5 ChartsFINRA's annual snapshot shows that the number of firms continue to decrease as the number of reps increases.
July 25, 2024
UBS Grilled Over $350M Tax Evasion CaseA senator is looking into accounts held by a former military contractor who sold $7 billion of jet fuel to the U.S.
July 25, 2024
It's Time for a Reg BI Crackdown at SEC: Ex-CommissionerThe rule is falling short of its goal and Form CRS is "bad," former SEC Commissioner Robert Jackson says.
July 24, 2024
MarketCounsel Announces 2024 Summit PlansThe RIA-focused event, led by Brian Hamburger, takes place in December in Las Vegas.
July 24, 2024
741 BDs Opt In to FINRA Home Office InspectionsOpt-ins are highest among large firm and represent 22% of the industry, FINRA says.
July 24, 2024
New RMD Regs Back Annuity-Based Stretch IRAs, Advisor SaysThe tax code shows that SPIAs can offset the loss of the old school stretch IRA, Gary Mettler contends.