Federal Regulation
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WSJ Goes After Insurers' Medicare Advantage Strategy
By Allison BellReporters looked into allegations that plans make patients look sicker than they are to boost payments.
December 27, 2024
Will the Medicare Plan Market Please Stop Shaking?Amanda Brewton, a distribution and policy veteran, has ideas about how agents can help add stability.
December 27, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back PaymentsThe bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.
December 23, 2024
SEC Fines RIA Over Marketing Rule ViolationsAtlas Financial Advisors falsely claimed its Portfolio Shield strategies' hypothetical performance was validated by Morningstar, the regulator says.
December 20, 2024
JPMorgan, BofA and Wells Fargo Sued Over Alleged Zelle FraudFraud complaints weren’t addressed by the banks, with clients largely denied relief, the CFPB says.
December 20, 2024
Edward Jones, Cambridge and Osaic to Pay Clients $8.2M Over Excess FeesThe firms failed to give clients mutual fund sales charge waivers and fee rebates, FINRA says.
December 20, 2024
Wells Fargo and LPL to Pay $1.8M to Settle SEC ChargesEach firm agreed to pay a $900,000 penalty for failing to provide complete and accurate trading information.
December 20, 2024
DC Circuit Ruling Deals Blow to FINRA's Disciplinary Authority: SEC RoundupThe court upheld an injunction preventing FINRA from immediately expelling Alpine Securities without SEC review.