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.
DOL Retirement Oversight Nominee Lists Investments
By Allison BellDaniel Aronowitz has stocks, bonds, crypto, family trusts and $19 million coming from a Hub affiliate.
July 21, 2025
Treasury Delays AML Rule for Advisors to Conduct 'Broad Review'FinCEN also intends to revisit the proposed customer identification requirements for advisors.
July 18, 2025
Social Security Fast-Tracked Fairness Act Payments. But at What Cost?A recent announcement by the SSA that it had boosted its service efficiency is drawing skepticism.
July 18, 2025
FACC to Appeal Court Decision on DOL Rollover RuleJudge Kinkeade’s decision "is right in some respects and wrong in others," the group said.
July 17, 2025
FINRA Bars Ex-Stifel Advisor Linked to $132M Arb AwardChuck A. Roberts, the subject of several client complaints, refused to appear for on-the-record testimony.
July 17, 2025
Debate: Are Trump Accounts for Newborns a Viable Savings Program?Under new legislation, the federal government will provide a $1,000 initial contribution in a tax-deferred vehicle.
July 16, 2025
JPMorgan Chase Debuts Solo 401(k)sThe new solo 401(k) is designed for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals with no full-time employees.
July 16, 2025
Schwab Clients Say Antitrust Settlement Over TD Ameritrade Deal Is UnfairThe attorney's fees seem "grossly disproportionate" to "negligible" benefit for customers, one Schwab client wrote.