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.
Top IAA Lobbyist to Retire
By Melanie WaddellNeil Simon will step down at year end, with Gail Bernstein, general counsel, adding public policy direction.
August 27, 2024
SEC Charges Firm, CEO With Bilking Hundreds of ClientsThe firm promised guaranteed investment returns and 100% capital protection, the agency says.
August 27, 2024
IRS Issues FAQs on Student Loan Repayment Matching in Retirement PlansThe Secure 2.0 Act permits employers to match student loan repayments through retirement plan contributions.
August 27, 2024
Battle Over New DOL Fiduciary Rule Has Just BegunStaying the rule was just the "first step" in a process that could take years, says attorney Brad Campbell.
August 26, 2024
3 Florida Men Plead Guilty in Tax Fraud SchemeThe defendants required clients to pay them a portion of the fraudulently obtained refunds, DOJ says
August 23, 2024
Cash Sweep Clients 'Were Paid Peanuts': Ex-SEC CommissionerFormer SEC Commissoner Robert Jackson has partnered with a law firm to help underpaid brokerage customers.
August 23, 2024
Western Asset's Leech Leaves CIO Role Amid SEC, DOJ ProbesRegulators are looking into if some clients were favored over others in the allocation of gains and losses from derivatives trades.
August 23, 2024
Barclays to Pay Nearly $1.3M Over Fingerprint FailuresBarclays did not fingerprint any of its non-registered associated persons based in foreign locations, FINRA said.