Federal Regulation
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Jury Finds 'Self-Styled' Advisor Guilty of $20M Scam
By Jeff BermanDavid Allen Harbour spent client money on a private jet and a private Eagles concert, according to prosecutors.
March 10, 2023
FINRA's Top 5 Fine Categories in 2022Eversheds attorney Brian Rubin expects more FINRA cases related to off-channel communications, like texting, in 2023.
March 09, 2023
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of April 1 RMD Deadline"Starting in 2023 retirees can wait until age 73 to begin receiving RMDs," the IRS said.
March 08, 2023
SEC Exams Can't Keep Up With RIA GrowthAs with Dodd-Frank, Congress will have to take action to help increase RIA exam frequency, says Michael Canning.
March 08, 2023
Schwab, NYSE and Citadel Unite Against SEC Market-Rules RevampThe new regulations, if finalized, could damp liquidity in the stock market, the firms said.
March 07, 2023
More States Adopt Reg BI-Compatible Annuity Sales StandardsGeorgia, Illinois and Tennessee have joined 30 other states in adopting NAIC's annuity sales standard update.
March 06, 2023
Twin Advisors Defrauded 60 Clients, SEC SaysThe advisors charged higher fees than clients had agreed to, according to the SEC.
March 06, 2023
Industry Groups Press SEC to Extend Custody Rule Comment PeriodRIAs and custodians need more time to understand the controversial proposal, SIFMA, IAA and other groups say.