Federal Regulation
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Baird to Pay More Than $650K Over Unnecessary Fees
By Melanie WaddellBaird must reimburse customers and pay a $100,000 FINRA fine for violating Reg BI and other rules.
March 14, 2025
FINRA Seeks Feedback on Remote Work, Branch Office RulesFINRA is undertaking a broad review of its rules and is looking for feedback by May 12.
March 14, 2025
Stifel to Pay $132M Over Structured NotesA family lost more than 65% of their investment due to the use of leverage, their lawyer says.
March 14, 2025
Trump Administration Ends Medicare's $2 Drug ProjectBiden administration officials estimated that the voluntary program could have cut costs for 32 million people.
March 13, 2025
8 Overlooked Tax Deductions and CreditsThese breaks can go a long way toward helping clients reduce their tax liability as much as possible.
March 13, 2025
FINRA’s Top 5 Fine Categories: 2024The $59 million in assessed penalties was down 35% from 2023, according to an analysis by Eversheds Sutherland.
March 13, 2025
'It's Going to Get Worse': Former Social Security Chief Calls for Acting Head to Resign“This is not going well," and a backlash is coming, former SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue says.
March 13, 2025
DOGE Has 10 Staffers at Social Security in Hunt for Dead PeopleElon Musk has called Social Security a “Ponzi scheme,” while critics say he is preparing to make cuts.