Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Watch Out for These Potential Tax Changes in 2024
By Roger WohlnerChanges could affect such areas as first-year depreciation and interest deductions, plus the child tax credit.
February 23, 2024
California Legislature OKs Annuity Sales Rule UpdateApproval gives Gov. Gavin Newsom a chance to weigh in on financial services regulation.
February 21, 2024
New Ownership Reporting Rules Probably Apply to Your Small-Business ClientsOwners of existing businesses, including LLCs, must disclose ownership to FinCEN by Jan. 1.
February 21, 2024
Axcelus, John Hancock Top the Senate Finance Private Life RankingsRon Wyden, a critic, surveyed seven providers and collected data on the ultra-high-net-worth clients' policies.
February 16, 2024
The Case for Cutting High Earners' Social Security BenefitsCato Institute scholar Romina Boccia weighs whether cuts to wealthy retirees' Social Security benefits could preserve the program.
February 16, 2024
Trump Organization Hit With $365M Fine in Fraud TrialTrump is sure to appeal, potentially dragging out a final resolution of the case well beyond the November election.
February 16, 2024
10 Top Priorities for SEC and FINRA in 2024Here are the hottest topics among regulators this year, according to ACA Compliance Group.
February 15, 2024
Democrat Pushes for Middle Way at House Fiduciary Rule HearingRep. Donald Norcross, D-N.J., wants policymakers to protect retirement savers' access to good advice.