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.
Obama Defends Senate Reform Bill
By Arthur D. PostalPresident Obama today criticized opponents of financial services reform, saying failure to enact such legislation "would be leaving taxpayers on the hook if a crisis like the one we've just seen ever happens again."
April 14, 2010
More Regulation Ahead for the Financial IndustryWith health care reform and the nuclear summit out of their way, Congress and president Obama have moved on to their next hot-button issue ...
April 13, 2010
Susan Merrill, FINRA's Enforcement Chief, to Join BinghamMerrill will lead law firm's broker-dealer group
April 13, 2010
How IRS Revenue Ruling 2004-55 Can Help You Sell More Disability InsuranceWhen selling disability insurance, you might be able to more easily close the sale and position yourself as a trusted resource if you fully understand the IRS position on federal taxation.
April 12, 2010
IAIS Posts Group Regulation Guidance PaperWorld insurance regulators should keep tabs on insurance company affiliates, not just the entities that they happen to regulate.
April 12, 2010
Study Examines Federal Spending on Climate Change ProgramsAgencies may miss spending deadline for ARRA money
April 12, 2010
IAIS Posts Group Regulation Guidance PaperWorld insurance regulators should keep tabs on insurance company affiliates, not just the entities that they happen to regulate.
April 08, 2010
SEC Proposes Changes in ABS RegulationA new SEC proposal aims to boost "investor confidence" and may also bring asset-backed securities (ABS) back to the future.