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.
6 Takeaways From Trump's Tax Returns
By Laura Davison and Ben StevermanThe 2015-2020 filings span hundreds of pages to account for domestic and foreign assets, credits, deductions, depreciation and more.
December 30, 2022
Biden Signs $1.7T Spending Bill, Brings Secure 2.0 to LifeThe bill includes many provisions related to RMDs, retirement plan administration and annuities.
December 29, 2022
FINRA Fines, Suspends Broker Who Hid Felony ChargesThe broker pleaded guilty to attempted vehicular assault and waited 10 months too long to report it, FINRA says.
December 29, 2022
IRS Tackles Inflation Reduction Act Share Buyback RulesThe agency is also asking about how to implement IRA corporate alternative minimum tax rules.
December 28, 2022
Venmo, PayPal and Taxes: What to Know About the Latest IRS Rule ChangeThe IRS has delayed until 2023 a major reporting change for income from payment apps.
December 28, 2022
Morgan Stanley to Pay $800K for Overcharging ClientsClients across over 2,000 accounts allegedly paid about $802,000 in excess sales charges and fees, according to FINRA.
December 28, 2022
All the New Secure 2.0 and RILA Deadlines You Need to KnowThe IRS, SEC and DOL now have dozens of new RMD, IRA, annuity and defined contribution plan projects to start.
December 27, 2022
Wall Street's Big Banks Score $1T of Profit in a DecadeWhile much attention focused on Silicon Valley's riches, banks like JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo and others were gaining momentum.