Federal Regulation
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Truist Customers Report Online Banking Outage
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinCustomers of the seventh largest U.S. bank reported problems logging onto its website and mobile app.
September 28, 2023
SEC Finalizing 19 New Settlements in Wall Street WhatsApp Probe: ReutersThe settlements are with investment advisors and broker dealers, according to the report, with details expected by Sept. 30.
September 28, 2023
Senate Republican Calls for Tightening Net Investment Income Tax RulesRick Scott used the issue to take a swipe at the Biden family's income taxes.
September 27, 2023
How to Get Tax Breaks, Tap Retirement Accounts After a Natural DisasterAmericans dealing with disasters may be eligible for tax deductions, deferred deadlines or penalty-free withdrawals.
September 27, 2023
How to Help Wealthy Clients Avoid Audits as IRS Cracks DownSome assets popular with wealthy investors, such as real estate, are likely to attract the IRS' attention.
September 26, 2023
AssetMark to Pay $18.3M Over Revenue SharingThe SEC says the firm didn't disclose conflicts of interest tied to its cash sweep program and payments from some custodians.
September 26, 2023
Former Football Star and Morgan Stanley Rep Gets FINRA PenaltyWilliam Donovan Ard, a onetime NFL guard, allegedly mismarked orders and used an unapproved cellphone for client communications.
September 26, 2023
SEC Charges Firm With Inflating AUM on Form ADVVista Financial Advisors repeatedly failed to corroborate its asset levels, the SEC said.