Federal Regulation
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Got Crushed in the Market? Harvest Losses to Lower Taxes
By Alexis LeondisIt's been a rocky year in the markets for investors, but smart moves now can make their taxes less painful in April.
October 31, 2022
Ex-Broker Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Ponzi SchemePerry Santillo's 20-year sentence will run concurrently with a 17.5-year sentence he already faces.
October 31, 2022
Alaska Updates Annuity Sales StandardsThe fall elections could affect state suitability update efforts in 2023.
October 28, 2022
New Tax Gap Projected to be $540B a Year: IRSThe increase in the tax gap estimates "reflects that the IRS needs to do more," said Commissioner Rettig.
October 28, 2022
Trump Tax Prosecutors Say Ex-CFO Has Stopped Meeting With ThemAllen Weisselberg, star witness in the criminal tax fraud case against the Trump Organization, is no longer meeting with prosecutors. P
October 28, 2022
SEC Votes to Make Funds, ETFs Simplify Their Fee DisclosuresA new final rule standardizes the presentation of fees and expenses and encourages the use of graphics.
October 28, 2022
Execs Blast SEC's RIA Outsourcing Rule Plan as 'Solution in Search of a Problem'Forcing new vetting requirements on RIAs would be unnecessary and would increase costs, execs including Riskalyze's Aaron Klein said.
October 27, 2022
Ex-Securities America Broker Charged With Defrauding Clients of $260KThe barred broker allegedly used the funds to pay off credit cards and gamble at multiple casinos.