Federal Regulation
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FINRA Fines Firm for Reg BI Failures
By Melanie WaddellJeffrey Matthews Group had inadequate written procedures and training for reps, FINRA said.
July 19, 2024
New Final IRS Regs Affect Where Annuities Fit in RMDsThe regulations also affect how the Secure 2.0 income annuity provisions work.
July 19, 2024
SEC Launches Sweep of RIAs' T+1 ComplianceRIAs have received letters asking for details on procedures for trade affirmation and recordkeeping, K&L Gates attorneys say.
July 19, 2024
IRS Releases Final RMD Regs on 10-Year RuleThe final rules make "retirement accounts (even more) insanely complicated," said Ben Henry-Moreland of Kitces.com.
July 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley Rep Violated Reg BI With ETF Sales: FINRAThe rep purchased products with sales charges that clients wouldn't have had to pay in advisory accounts, FINRA says.
July 18, 2024
Ed Slott: Why a Lump Sum Beats an IRA Rollover for Some ClientsIt's a special case that's more common than ever, Slott tells Morningstar's Christine Benz.
July 17, 2024
FINRA Reminds BDs of Their Duties When Using AIA FINRA notice reminds BDs that its rules are intended to be technology-neutral.
July 16, 2024
Off-Channel Communications Now Advisors' Top Compliance ConcernTwo new compliance surveys named unapproved messaging channels as the topic of the moment.