Federal Regulation
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Tax overhaul: IRS scandal could lead to changes
By Stephen OlemacherBoth parties say overly complex tax provisions have given the IRS too much discretion in enforcing the law.
May 29, 2013
Tip of the Iceberg: Email Problem Is Bigger Than LPLFINRA should lighten up on the accusations and fines, and work with firms to find better solutions to what seems to be a hugeand snowballingproblem.
May 28, 2013
Waving the Red Flag on Identity TheftThe SEC and CFTC jointly adopted new red flag regulations for identity theft, which may affect many advisors.
May 28, 2013
SEC’s White Gets Short Shrift from CongressSecurities and Exchange Commission Chairwoman Mary Jo White is running into the same problem that plagued her predecessors: getting the short shrift from lawmakers when prodding them for more money so the agency can properly do its job, including adding examiners for advisors.
May 28, 2013
Leading Questions: The SEC’s Request on Regulation of BDs, RIAsEver notice how the way some questions are worded can greatly affect the way they are answered?
May 28, 2013
IRS role in ObamacareHow big of a role does the IRS play in PPACA? A pretty big role for both sides.
May 28, 2013
IRS role in ObamacareHow big of a role does the IRS play in PPACA? A pretty big role for both sides.
May 24, 2013
'Grandparent scams' are conning thousands of seniors out of cashInstances of scammers pretending to be grandchildren in distress are on the rise.