Federal Regulation
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SEC Approves FINRA Gift Limit Boost to $300
By Melanie WaddellThe previous $100 limit had been in effect since 1992.
February 17, 2026
Wall Street Wants to Bring Election Bets Into Brokerage AccountsThe proposed ETFs, disclosed in a filing on Feb. 13, cover presidential, Senate and House races across both parties.
February 17, 2026
4 Big Cases to Watch in 2026: SEC RoundupThese "sleeper" cases will set the rules of the road for years to come.
February 13, 2026
Think You Can Fix Social Security? It's Gotten Harder.A tool that lets users try their hand at Social Security reform has been updated, and the numbers aren't pretty.
February 13, 2026
SEC Bars Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor in Prison for FraudKenneth A. Welsh, accused of stealing nearly $3 million from clients, was sentenced last July to 3.6 years.
February 12, 2026
Time to Consider Accredited Investor Alternatives: SEC's AtkinsThe SEC chairman told senators that wealth should not be the only qualifier for accredited investor status.
February 12, 2026
Using Trusts to Minimize State-Level TaxesFor clients expecting large capital gains and other liquidity events, planning opportunities exist.
February 11, 2026
SEC Working on Off-Channel Communications, E-Delivery Rules: AtkinsThe SEC chairman testified Wednesday before the House Financial Services Committee.