Federal Regulation
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SEC Enforcement Chief Doubles Down on Need for Texting Crackdown
By Melanie WaddellThe division considers the firm's size and regulated parts to ensure an adequate penalty, Sanjay Wadhwa said.
November 06, 2024
What Trump's Win Means for Estate Tax PlanningOne tax expert from Kitces.com says it's now quite likely that the current estate tax exemption will be extended.
November 06, 2024
5 Ways Trump's Election Could Affect Life and Annuity PlayersThe climate for rollover sales standards and federal estate taxes will change.
November 06, 2024
Trump Has Proposed Nearly $8 Trillion in Tax Cuts. What Happens Now?Trump will now have to offer details of all the cuts he floated in recent months, says Greg Valliere.
November 06, 2024
Ahead of Key Tax Fight, Republicans Win Senate ControlRepublicans have said they intend to extend Trump's 2017 tax breaks and roll back regulations on energy production.
November 05, 2024
Morgan Stanley to Pay $1M Over Lack of Risk ControlsThe firm failed to set up controls designed to prevent the entry of erroneous orders, FINRA says.
November 05, 2024
Ex-Merrill Wealth Chief Launches RIAThe new firm, Indivisible Partners, will launch in the first quarter, John Thiel says.
November 04, 2024
American College Opens Enrollment for New Tax CertificationThousands of advisors on the waiting list are able to sign up for the three-course program, says professor Jeff Levine.