Federal Regulation
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FINRA Beefs Up Its RILA Advice
By Allison BellRegulators want representatives to think about a client's age when recommending transactions.
January 21, 2025
SEC Launches Crypto Task ForceThe group will be led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, nicknamed “Crypto Mom” by the industry.
January 21, 2025
Digital Assets, Taxes, Regulatory Pause Top New Year Focus: SIFMAThe group will advocate for maintaining tax-exempt status for municipal securities, according to CEO Ken Bentsen.
January 21, 2025
7 Need-to-Know Details About Tax-Exempt GiftingThere’s a lot more to consider in 2025 than the $19,000 per-beneficiary limit on such gifts.
January 21, 2025
Trump Blocks Medicare's Efforts to Create a $2 Prescription Drug ListHe also declared that any new or pending regulations may go through some things.
January 21, 2025
Social Security Fairness Act Sets ‘Disturbing’ Precedent: CatoOne analyst believes the law sets a dangerous example when it comes to Social Security’s bigger solvency problems.
January 21, 2025
Trump Names Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC ChairmanRepublican Commissioner Mark Uyeda will serve as acting chairman until the Senate confirms Paul Atkins.
January 17, 2025
Advisor Accused of Stealing From Widowed Aunt Faces Fraud ChargesScott Mason misappropriated $20 million from 13 clients, according to the SEC.