Federal Regulation
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Rep Violated Reg BI With Excessive Trading in Older Clients' Accounts: FINRA
By Melanie WaddellThe rep was suspended and ordered to pay more than $27,000 in restitution.
January 15, 2025
Musk Accused by SEC of Cheating Twitter Investors Out of MillionsThe billionaire cheated Twitter shareholders out of more than $150 million, the SEC alleges.
January 15, 2025
IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for California Wildfire VictimsAffected taxpayers have until Oct. 15 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make payments.
January 15, 2025
Ex-Wells Fargo Executives Face Millions in Fines for MisconductA 2020 investigation by the OCC concluded that the executives opened millions of unauthorized customer accounts.
January 14, 2025
SEC Releases FAQ on Controversial Fund Names RuleThe updated guidance may help to resolve some questions raised by the amended rule, ICI says.
January 14, 2025
IRS Releases Roth Catch-Up GuidanceNewly proposed regulations answer some major questions created by Secure 2.0.
January 13, 2025
Robinhood to Pay $45M to Settle SEC ClaimsRobinhood "failed to observe a broad array of significant regulatory requirements," the SEC says.
January 13, 2025
Schwab, 11 Other Firms to Pay $63M in SEC Texting CrackdownEmployees used personal devices to communicate internally and externally by text messages, the SEC said.