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.
Trump's 2026 Budget Leaves Social Security Funding Flat
By Melanie WaddellA Social Security advocate called the allocation a de facto cut to the agency.
May 01, 2025
IRS Releases 2026 Contribution Limits for HSAsThe annual contribution limit for an individual under a high deductible health plan will be $4,400.
April 30, 2025
FINRA Seeks to Streamline Reporting Rules on Outside ActivitiesSome advisors say the rule's new framework takes away some administrative burdens and adds others.
April 29, 2025
Jeremy Siegel Sees 'Robust' Justification for Fed Rate CutsStatistics warrant two to three rate reductions by the end of 2025, the economist suggests.
April 29, 2025
How Retirement Planning Could Be Reshaped During Trump’s Second TermFrom easing fiduciary regulations to the promotion of alternative assets, there’s a lot on the table.
April 28, 2025
5 Annuity Issuer Risks on the Fed's RadarOfficials are casting a wary eye on some of the riskier investments in insurers' portfolios.
April 28, 2025
Retiree Gets Jail for Role in $47M Insider Trading SchemeThe Oregon resident conspired with a Nuveen trader, now serving a six-year sentence, a court ruled.
April 25, 2025
Ray of Hope Emerges for 'Forever Bars': SEC RoundupIn four separate cases, the SEC has granted applications filed by barred professionals seeking to resume working.