Federal Regulation
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SEC Releases FAQ on Controversial Fund Names Rule
By Melanie WaddellThe updated guidance may help to resolve some questions raised by the amended rule, ICI says.
January 13, 2025
Schwab, 11 Other Firms to Pay $63M in SEC Texting CrackdownEmployees used personal devices to communicate internally and externally by text messages, the SEC said.
January 10, 2025
Who Benefits Most From Extending Trump's Tax Cuts? Likely the Wealthy: TreasuryFamilies across the board would see lower taxes, but the largest cuts would go to the highest earners.
January 10, 2025
Social Security Has Problems, but It’s No Ponzi SchemeThe label is both inaccurate and misleading, according to Jason Fichtner, a former SSA official.
January 10, 2025
Ex-WWE CEO Vince McMahon to Settle SEC Case for $1.7MMcMahon hid hush-money settlements he negotiated, leading to incorrect financial statements, the SEC says.
January 09, 2025
Fidelity Fined $600K Over Employee Who Raided Stock-Plan AccountsThe firm failed to detect an associated person's conversion of $750,000 over eight years, FINRA said.
January 09, 2025
UBS Set to Settle Credit Suisse Tax Case: WSJ ReportsThe deal over tax evasion could come as early as this week, according to the paper.
January 08, 2025
Early IRA and 401(k) Withdrawals: What to KnowClients who wants to tap retirement accounts before age 59.5 should know the rules — and the exceptions.