Federal Regulation
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Invesco to Pay $17.5M Over Misleading Statements
By Melanie WaddellIt misrepresented the percentage of assets that took ESG factors into consideration, the SEC said.
November 07, 2024
Morgan Stanley Dealt Blow in Deferred Comp Clawback LawsuitThe new ruling could spur hundreds more advisors to file claims against the wirehouse, the plaintiffs' lawyer says.
November 06, 2024
What Trump's Win Means for Estate Tax PlanningOne tax expert from Kitces.com says it's now quite likely that the current estate tax exemption will be extended.
November 06, 2024
5 Ways Trump's Election Could Affect Life and Annuity PlayersThe climate for rollover sales standards and federal estate taxes will change.
November 06, 2024
Trump Has Proposed Nearly $8 Trillion in Tax Cuts. What Happens Now?Trump will now have to offer details of all the cuts he floated in recent months, says Greg Valliere.
November 06, 2024
Ahead of Key Tax Fight, Republicans Win Senate ControlRepublicans have said they intend to extend Trump's 2017 tax breaks and roll back regulations on energy production.
November 05, 2024
Morgan Stanley to Pay $1M Over Lack of Risk ControlsThe firm failed to set up controls designed to prevent the entry of erroneous orders, FINRA says.
November 05, 2024
Ex-Merrill Wealth Chief Launches RIAThe new firm, Indivisible Partners, will launch in the first quarter, John Thiel says.