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 to Roll Out Nationwide Claims System: Report
By Melanie WaddellThe change could have "catastrophic consequences for beneficiaries," a Social Security advocate says.
January 08, 2026
SEC Seeks Huge Boost to AUM Threshold for Small AdvisorsThe plan would raise the threshold to $1 billion from $25 million, easing compliance burdens for more RIAs.
January 07, 2026
FINRA Hits BD With $20K Fine Over Form CRS FailuresVSI Securities failed to disclose its disciplinary history on the form over a five-year period.
January 06, 2026
Stifel's Bills Tied to Barred Broker Keep GrowingThe firm is on the hook for nearly $200 million, with more settlements coming, over Chuck Roberts' risky recommendations.
January 06, 2026
IRS Releases New Guidance on Business Interest DeductionThe new IRS fact sheet has direct implications for advisors' practices and their business-owner clients, says Jeff Bush.
January 05, 2026
Before Tapping Retirement Accounts to Buy a Home, Consider ThisUsing a 401(k) or IRA for this purpose shouldn't be done lightly, Jeff Levine and Ed Slott say.
January 05, 2026
FINRA Fines, Suspends Ex-Osaic Rep Fired Over LoansRonald Ray Botello borrowed $173,000 from two senior clients without firm approval, the order states.
January 05, 2026
Advisor Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion, Faces Up to 5 Years in PrisonJefferey Arsenault of Old Greenwich Capital Advisors also agreed to pay nearly $7 million in restitution.