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.
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the 11-Year Age Gap
By John ManganaroIn this couple, the wife is not only much younger but expected to live longer. How can they optimize their benefits?
May 08, 2024
Fee Savings From DOL Fiduciary Rule Could Top $55B: MorningstarTwo groups of investors will likely feel the biggest impact, according to a Morningstar report.
May 08, 2024
The DOL Retirement Security Rule Promotes a Narrow WorldviewInvestment advisors are not the only financial professionals with views worth considering, the author says.
May 07, 2024
IRS Adds Generation-Skipping Transfer Deadline Relief After 16 YearsAbout 45 million U.S. residents have died since the estate planning regulations appeared.
May 07, 2024
What the New FDIC Limits on Trusts Mean for AdvisorsA new rule caps what the FDIC will insure in a trust account.
May 06, 2024
How Fixed Annuities Beat Mutual Funds in a DOL Fiduciary Rule Asset TableThe reason for the odd 10-year growth results lies deep in the heart of Federal Reserve financial data.
May 06, 2024
U.S. Regulators Seek More Power to Claw Back Banker BonusesThe long-delayed rules would force lender clawbacks from executives who take too much risk.
May 06, 2024
Final DOL Agent Fiduciary Exemption Covers More Comp TypesIt also exempts more activities, but conflicts with Reg BI could hurt, legal analysts warn.