Federal Regulation
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IRS Reveals New Tax Rates, Deductions for 2025
By John ManganaroThe tax year 2025 adjustments generally apply to income tax returns to be filed starting tax season 2026.
October 21, 2024
Revived EF Hutton Breaks Up as Partners Resolve Legal FightThe firm says partners Joseph Rallo and David Boral have agreed to take their businesses "in different directions."
October 21, 2024
LPL Blasts Ameriprise Recruiting Suit as 'Public Relations Stunt'Ameriprise has filed several lawsuits against LPL alleging improper recruiting tactics.
October 21, 2024
Trump's Tariffs, Tax Plans Could Bankrupt Social Security by 2031: ReportResearchers warn cutting taxes on Social Security benefits, tips and overtime would leave Social Security insolvent years earlier.
October 21, 2024
7 Top SEC Exam Priorities for 2025In addition to core business practices, examiners will focus on new rules, emerging tech and investor data protection.
October 18, 2024
Fidelity, Russell and SEI Quizzed by DOJ as Ken Leech Probe Ramps UpMoney managers that used Western Asset Management to help invest their bond portfolios are being questioned by authorities.
October 18, 2024
SEC X Account's Alleged Hacker Arrested Over Fake Bitcoin ETF PostThe fake post, a day ahead of the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, caused the price of Bitcoin to surge.
October 18, 2024
BD Violated Reg BI With Excessive Trading That Cost Clients $1M: SECPHX Financial and a registered rep made over $400,000 in commissions and fees while clients lost money, the SEC said.