Federal Regulation
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Biblical ETF Firm Misrepresented Its Investing Strategy: SEC
By Melanie WaddellThe SEC fined Inspire Investing $300,000, saying it didn't follow its own screening criteria.
September 18, 2024
SEC Hits First Horizon With $325,000 Reg BI FineThe charges relate to First Horizon's recommendations of structured notes after its merger with IberiaBank.
September 17, 2024
30,000 People Died Waiting on Disability Decisions in 2023, SSA Estimates"It remains imperative that we issue decisions faster at every level," Commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
September 17, 2024
SEC Texting Sweep Hits 12 Muni AdvisorsThe advisors agreed to pay more than $1.3 million for failure to preserve off-channel communications.
September 16, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case Where Timing Doesn't Matter MuchProjected lifetime benefits can have relatively small differences even when a surviving spouse delays until age 70.
September 16, 2024
IRA Rollover 'Tsunami' Worries Ex-DOL OfficialIRAs lack consumer protections and should be regulated by ERISA, Phyllis Borzi says.
September 16, 2024
Firm Violated Reg BI With Class A Mutual Fund Switches: FINRASecurities Research Inc. of Florida must pay more than $100,000 for not supervising a rep's short-term switches.
September 13, 2024
What's the Difference Between an Advisor, a Planner and an Agent?A life insurance sales veteran addresses the matter of title fog.