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.
Frank To Draft OFC Proposal
By Arthur D. PostalRep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said today that a top panel priority will be working on legislation that would create an optional federal charter, "particularly for life insurers."
February 02, 2009
FSR Backs National Regulator PlanThe Financial Services Roundtable is proposing creation of a federal financial regulator that would oversee the insurance industry along with other financial services sectors.
February 01, 2009
What's Up, Punxsutawney Phil?Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, when Punxsutawney Phil gives his fans some insight into whether we will have 6 more weeks of winter by observing whether he sees his shadow.
February 01, 2009
Mary Schapiro's PrioritiesHere are the top three priorities that, on January 15, Mary Schapiro told the Senate Banking Committee she would focus on if confirmed as the...
February 01, 2009
The Perfect PonziAt the time of this writing, the Bernie Madoff story is the most popular topic in America. A quick Google search reveals countless newspaper, magazine,...
February 01, 2009
Is Mary What the SEC Needs?At press time on January 15, the Senate Banking Committee was holding Mary Schapiro's confirmation hearing to be the next head of the Securities and...
February 01, 2009
Growth, and AdvocacyTaking a fiduciary approach and putting the client first aren't marketing strategies adopted by the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors in the wake of...
January 30, 2009
SEC Charges Advisor with TARP FraudIn a case of fraud involving TARP, the Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Nashville-based investment advisor Gordon Grigg and his firm ProTrust Management, Inc., with securities fraud, and obtained a court order freezing their assets.