Federal Regulation
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SEC Chief Defends Texting Crackdown
By Melanie Waddell"Hundreds of people at dozens of firms were blowing right past" off-channel communication rules, Gary Gensler said.
October 21, 2024
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Let President Fire Agency LeadersThe court upheld a ruling that has become a target for groups seeking to defang agencies like the SEC.
October 21, 2024
WisdomTree Hit With $4M Fine Over ESG FundsThe firm misstated that funds avoided companies involved in fossil fuels and tobacco, the SEC said.
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.