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.
Biden Renominates Gomez to Key DOL Post
By Melanie WaddellThe Senate HELP committee will consider the nomination of Lisa Gomez to lead EBSA on Jan. 12.
January 04, 2022
SEC's Gensler Taps Capitol Hill Veteran for Crypto RoleCorey Frayer, most recently a senior Senate Banking Committee staffer, will advise Gensler on cryptocurrency oversight.
December 30, 2021
6 Big Rules the SEC Plans to Tackle in 2022On the agency's agenda are proposals tied to exchange-traded products, money market reforms and other issues.
December 29, 2021
FINRA Fines, Suspends Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep for Allegedly Hogging CommissionsThe rep was one of several brokers fired by the wirehouse over alleged abuses in its Former Advisor Program.
December 29, 2021
FINRA Keeps Its Business Continuity Rule IntactThe rule "has been effective at ensuring member firm preparedness for a wide range of potential business disruptions," says FINRA.
December 29, 2021
Debate: Should Congress Impose a 15% Minimum Tax on Firms With at Least $1B in Profits?Two professors discuss the tax proposal as a means to pay for social spending in Build Back Better, and its likelihood of passage.
December 28, 2021
James Cayne, CEO for Bear Stearns Rise and Fall, Dies at 87Until 2007, Cayne was among Wall Street's brightest stars; when the firm ran out of money in 2008, the then-chairman was at a bridge tournament.
December 28, 2021
Ex-Waddell & Reed, NYLife Reps Sanctioned for Alleged ForgeryFINRA bars the former New York Life registered representative, while fining and suspending the ex-Waddell & Reed rep.