Federal Regulation
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Top DOL Official Sees a 'Nonsensical' Reality at Heart of Fiduciary Fight
By Melanie WaddellThe current state of best-interest regulation is too complicated for retirement investors to understand, says Ali Khawar.
October 03, 2024
IRS Direct File to Cover More States and Tax SituationsFor the 2025 tax season, the number of states will double, and Direct File will support retirement income.
October 03, 2024
Thrivent Takes Reg BI Hit Over Outdated Share Class CalculatorThe firm recommended pricier shares in two 529 plans after failing to account for a fee change, regulators said.
October 02, 2024
Protective Life CEO to Chair American Council of Life Insurers BoardRich Bielen will be 2025 chair; Thrivent's CEO will be the policy-shaping group's chair-elect.
October 02, 2024
TD Securities to Pay $28.5M to Resolve Spoofing AllegationsThe charges concern tens of billions of dollars in fraudulent trades of Treasurys, authorties said.
October 01, 2024
COVID-19 Creeps Toward Life Insurance Tax AccountingFor life insurance purposes, actuaries are assuming that the picture for some could still be gray.
October 01, 2024
Schwab Nears Settlement in Antitrust Suit Over TD Ameritrade DealParties in the lawsuit told a judge they've reached a "settlement in principle."