Federal Regulation
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FINRA Boots Ex-Morgan Stanley Broker Accused of Fraudulent Fund Transfers
By Jeff BermanThe former broker allegedly induced clients to transfer money for investments he never made.
September 18, 2023
Hunter Biden Sues IRS Over Tax Disclosures by Agency EmployeesThe lawsuit refers to an "assault" on his rights from the televised disclosure of confidential tax information.
September 18, 2023
IRS to Hire 3,700 Agents to Audit Wealthy Tax DodgersThe new hires will be specialized agents focused on high earners and complex partnerships, the IRS says.
September 15, 2023
Ex-Wells Fargo Exec Avoids Prison Over Accounts ScandalCarrie Tolstedt agreed to a ban on working in the banking industry and to pay $21 million in civil penalties to regulators.
September 15, 2023
New Bill Requires IRS to Create Short Form for Taxpayers Living AbroadThe bill would also expand the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to include retirement income earned overseas.
September 14, 2023
8 Marketing Rule Documents the SEC Requests During ExamsThe agency has already fined firms that have failed to comply, and it's looking for more offenders.
September 13, 2023
'Stoner Cats' NFTs Creator Reaches $1M Settlement With SECSome 10,000 nonfungible tokens were sold to fund a web-based series with actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.
September 12, 2023
Trade Groups Plead With SEC to Rethink Custody Rule PlanIndustry groups also want the SEC to withdraw its plan that addresses conflicts when BDs and advisors use AI.