Federal Regulation
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FINRA Fines, Suspends Rep Over WhatsApp Messages
By Melanie WaddellOne client he communicated with was his former brother-in-law, who complained of investing losses, FINRA said.
May 13, 2024
The Fiduciary Institute's 2024 Training Course Open for RegistrationSpace is limited; instructors include Harold Evensky and Rick Kahler.
May 13, 2024
SEC, Treasury Crime Unit Float Customer ID Rule for AdvisorsThe proposed rule is intended to fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism, said SEC Chairman Gary Gensler.
May 13, 2024
Annuity Issuer CEO Names DOL Fiduciary Rule Winners and LosersF&G's Chris Blunt also has ideas about why the in-plan annuity market may not be heaven for all.
May 13, 2024
Trump Pledges Broad Tax Cuts in Election PushBiden plans to end tax cuts that benefit wealthy households and would raise levies on them, too.
May 10, 2024
JPMorgan Asks Court to Halt Ex-First Republic Advisors' Recruiting Loan FightJPMorgan subsidiaries and 16 advisors are sparring over loans from the defunct bank tied to recruiting bonuses.
May 10, 2024
Merrill Lynch to Pay $825K Over Best Execution IssuesMerrill failed to reasonably supervise equity orders in the firm's electronic systems to ensure they were executed promptly, FINRA said.
May 09, 2024
IRS Drafts Gift and Trust Reporting ChangesThe proposal could lead to big changes for clients who get cash from overseas.