Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Massachusetts Adopts Annuity Sales Regulations
By Allison BellSupporters of the Regulation Best Interest-based approach see 37 actual or pending approvals.
December 09, 2022
New Bill Would Create U.S.-Run Retirement Accounts for Workers Without 401(k)sWorkers would be auto-enrolled, and there would be federal matching contributions for lower earners.
December 08, 2022
7 Secure Act 2.0 Provisions That Are Popular With AdvisorsA recent advisor survey by LPL found broad support for the retirement legislation.
December 07, 2022
Senate Passes RILA Annuity BillThe bill would direct the SEC to create a new registration form to replace the "largely inapplicable forms" currently used.
December 05, 2022
Congress Might Push a 2,500-Page Bill Out SoonThe health policy experts' experts say a group of about 15 to 25 senators is keeping things going.
December 02, 2022
Senators Attack Retail Medicare Agent Call Recording RequirementS. 5149 would exclude "independent agents and brokers" from the requirements starting Jan. 1, 2023.
December 01, 2022
5 Hot Medicare Bill Topics for 2023People like Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, will determine what can pass.
November 30, 2022
BlackRock's Fink: Most Crypto Firms Will Fold"I actually believe most of the companies are not going to be around," the CEO said Wednesday during the New York Times DealBook Summit.