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.
Off-Channel Communications Now Advisors' Top Compliance Concern
By Melanie WaddellTwo new compliance surveys named unapproved messaging channels as the topic of the moment.
July 15, 2024
SEC Bars Advisor for 20-Year, $24M Ponzi SchemePaul Horton Smith told clients they were investing in an annuity or real estate, the SEC said.
July 15, 2024
Election Presents a 'Behavioral Trap' for InvestorsThinkAdvisor spoke with Morningstar's Daniel Noonan about how advisors should counsel clients as the election nears.
July 12, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Mania: What's Happening and Where It's HeadedLawmakers and opponents of the rule are piling on, but lawyers urge advisors to keep pace with compliance.
July 10, 2024
Lawmakers Advance Two Measures to Kill DOL Fiduciary RuleA resolution of disapproval and a spending bill blocking the rule now move to the full House.
July 10, 2024
How to Avoid Excess IRA Contribution PenaltiesWithdrawing the excess may seem like a simple fix, but many clients are faced with more complicated scenarios.
July 10, 2024
Broker Violated Reg BI With Mutual Fund Switches: FINRAThe Class A share switches in two older clients' accounts led to nearly $41,000 in excessive fees, FINRA says.
July 09, 2024
UBS to Pay $850K Fine Over Rep's Unapproved Third-Party SalesA UBS rep sold clients a "fixed annuity" offered by an entity formed by his friend, FINRA said.