Federal Regulation
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Ex-Advisor Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for $4.7M Embezzlement
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinChristopher Turean used client funds to gamble and for a home equity loan, the Department of Justice said.
April 01, 2024
For High Earners, Roth Catch-Up Contributions Are TrickyUnder Secure Act 2.0, those making more than the threshold will soon have to direct such contributions to Roth accounts.
April 01, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of Two Marriages, Two DivorcesMatters can get complicated when someone has multiple ex-spouses from unions that lasted more than 10 years.
April 01, 2024
FBI Hunts Iowa Advisor Charged With $1.5M FraudWilliam Jack Berg, 51, is on the FBI's Most Wanted list for white-collar crimes.
April 01, 2024
Your Client Got a Social Security Clawback Notice. What Should They Do?People who get overpayment notices have options, Social Security advocate Maria Freese says.
March 29, 2024
FINRA Hits BD With $250K Fine Over Emails, IMsH2C Securities failed to preserve and review over 1.25 million business-related electronic communications on four platforms.
March 29, 2024
Court Tackles SEC Authority to Regulate Private Funds: SEC RoundupThe judges seemed interested in saving some of the rules even if they vacate others, IAA's Bernstein relays.
March 28, 2024
Biden Administration Softens Final Health RegulationsThe Labor Department helped with drafting, and the outcome may be an omen for DOL fiduciary rule watchers.