Federal Regulation
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Should Crypto Be Allowed in 401(k)s?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesTwo professors debate the Labor Department's wary stance on cryptocurrencies in retirement accounts.
March 30, 2022
Bill That Could Boost Lifetime Annuity Use Sails Through HouseH.R. 2954 would also help life insurers put ETFs on variable annuity fund menus.
March 30, 2022
12b-1 Fees in Wrap Accounts Are an SEC Exam Priority in 2022Also on the 2022 priority list are other revenue sharing arrangements and advisor conflict-of-interest policies.
March 30, 2022
Generation-Skipping Transfer Exemption Could Lose SuperpowersThe Biden administration wants to limit how long it can shield assets from taxes.
March 29, 2022
Why C-Suite Execs Should Not Serve as Retirement Plan FiduciariesFirms and their clients won't be served well if fiduciary duties are dumped on managers with full day jobs.
March 29, 2022
House Panel to Consider Bill That Might Make Hot Annuities HotterH.R. 4865 could cut the cost of offering registered index-linked annuities.
March 28, 2022
UBS Must Pay Clients $1.2MSome other disputes over its yield options strategy, though, were decided in its favor over the past few years.
March 28, 2022
Ex-Broker Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Elder FraudThe ex-rep, who worked for Morgan Stanley before the fraud took place, also must pay over $968,000 to the victims.