Federal Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on regulatory developments affecting financial advisors and the stock market and trading, including news about the SEC, DOL, IRS and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Ex-Broker to Fork Up $3M Over Fintech Fraud
By Jeff BermanThe SEC says Paul Hess and other defendants tricked investors into buying unregistered interests in shell companies.
January 06, 2023
5 Keys to a Texting Policy That Will Stand Up to SEC ScrutinyThe SEC is aggressively looking into texting by financial professionals. Does your firm have appropriate policies and procedures?
January 06, 2023
7 Big Rules on the SEC's 2023 To-Do ListAdvisor custody regs are a priority this year, along with a few controversial rules.
January 05, 2023
Debate: Will the 'Rothification' of Catch-Up Contributions Benefit Taxpayers?Our Tax Facts experts debate whether this Secure Act 2.0 provision will help savers or just confuse them.
January 05, 2023
Ex-BlackRock Portfolio Manager Asked Film Company for Favors: SECHe didn't disclose that a film distributor in which his fund invested helped his daughter land an acting role.
January 04, 2023
Ed Slott: Pay Attention! Secure 2.0 Dates Are 'All Over the Place'Slott delves into the sweeping retirement law's effective dates, some of which he's not too thrilled about.
January 03, 2023
Former Fidelity Broker Wins $500K in Wrongful Termination CaseA FINRA panel also ruled that the ex-broker's Form U5 termination disclosures should be revised.
January 03, 2023
FINRA Files to Provide 'Greater Transparency' to Arbitrator Selection ProcessThe proposal follows a legal skirmish in which a decision favoring Wells Fargo was thrown out in court.