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.
IRS Providing Tax Relief to Hurricane Beryl Victims in Texas
By Melanie WaddellTaxpayers in 67 counties now have until Feb. 3 to file various federal individual and business returns.
July 22, 2024
FINRA Fines Firm for Reg BI FailuresJeffrey Matthews Group had inadequate written procedures and training for reps, FINRA said.
July 21, 2024
Biden Drops Out of 2024 Election, Endorses Kamala HarrisThe move follows weeks of pressure from Democrats for the 81-year-old to exit the race to improve their chances to defeat Trump.
July 19, 2024
What to Know Now About IRS' Final RMD Regs: Jeff LevineAdvisors have a lot of catching up to do in the weeks ahead, the CPA and "planning nerd" says.
July 19, 2024
New Final IRS Regs Affect Where Annuities Fit in RMDsThe regulations also affect how the Secure 2.0 income annuity provisions work.
July 19, 2024
SEC Launches Sweep of RIAs' T+1 ComplianceRIAs have received letters asking for details on procedures for trade affirmation and recordkeeping, K&L Gates attorneys say.
July 19, 2024
IRS Releases Final RMD Regs on 10-Year RuleThe final rules make "retirement accounts (even more) insanely complicated," said Ben Henry-Moreland of Kitces.com.
July 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley Rep Violated Reg BI With ETF Sales: FINRAThe rep purchased products with sales charges that clients wouldn't have had to pay in advisory accounts, FINRA says.