Federal Regulation
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Ed Slott: IRS' Cure for Conflicts Could 'Wipe Out' IRAs
By Melanie WaddellThe enforcement mechanism against prohibited transactions is excise taxes, which can hurt clients, Slott says.
August 28, 2024
Top IAA Lobbyist to RetireNeil Simon will step down at year end, with Gail Bernstein, general counsel, adding public policy direction.
August 28, 2024
Conflicted IRA Advice Widespread as Fiduciaries Lack Oversight, Watchdog FindsThe IRS, tasked with enforcing prohibited transaction rules through excise taxes, lacks an effective way to do so.
August 28, 2024
SEC Retreats From 'Swing Pricing' Mandate for Mutual Funds After Stiff OppositionThe plan would have imposed swing pricing during periods of high redemptions, making it costlier for investors.
August 27, 2024
SEC Charges Firm, CEO With Bilking Hundreds of ClientsThe firm promised guaranteed investment returns and 100% capital protection, the agency says.
August 27, 2024
IRS Issues FAQs on Student Loan Repayment Matching in Retirement PlansThe Secure 2.0 Act permits employers to match student loan repayments through retirement plan contributions.
August 27, 2024
Battle Over New DOL Fiduciary Rule Has Just BegunStaying the rule was just the "first step" in a process that could take years, says attorney Brad Campbell.
August 26, 2024
3 Florida Men Plead Guilty in Tax Fraud SchemeThe defendants required clients to pay them a portion of the fraudulently obtained refunds, DOJ says