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SEC Approves FINRA Gift Limit Boost to $300
By Melanie WaddellThe previous $100 limit had been in effect since 1992.
February 17, 2026
4 Big Cases to Watch in 2026: SEC RoundupThese "sleeper" cases will set the rules of the road for years to come.
February 13, 2026
SEC Bars Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor in Prison for FraudKenneth A. Welsh, accused of stealing nearly $3 million from clients, was sentenced last July to 3.6 years.
February 12, 2026
Time to Consider Accredited Investor Alternatives: SEC's AtkinsThe SEC chairman told senators that wealth should not be the only qualifier for accredited investor status.
February 11, 2026
SEC Working on Off-Channel Communications, E-Delivery Rules: AtkinsThe SEC chairman testified Wednesday before the House Financial Services Committee.
February 10, 2026
House Passes Bill That Could Help Annuity Issuers Fend Off FedA key financial stability council would have to listen to an insurer before changing its regulator.
February 06, 2026
Commonwealth, SEC Reach Tentative Settlement Over $93M PenaltyThe long-running case centers on revenue sharing payments.
February 03, 2026
FSI Wants These Advisor Rules Modernized in 2026Two big priorities: Off-channel communications and an updated accredited investor definition.