Federal Regulation
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December 06, 2024
Trump's SEC Pick Criticized Bank Regulators' Efforts to Expand ScopePaul Atkins told them to stop trying to oversee solvency at life and annuity issuers and asset managers.
December 05, 2024
TD Suspends Growth Guidance in Wake of Historic SettlementAsked if the bank would consider U.S. divestitures, its CEO said “everything is on the table.”
December 04, 2024
Crypto in 401(k)s Is Risky, Lacks Oversight: GAOSome retirement plans offer the option to invest in these assets, but Labor lacks data to measure it.
December 04, 2024
Trump Picks Paul Atkins to Head SECAtkins, CEO of Patomak Global Partners in Washington, is a former SEC commissioner.
December 04, 2024
Dissecting a GOP Senator's Misleading Social Security AttackWhile it’s fair to criticize the program’s shortcomings, stretching the truth doesn’t benefit anyone.
December 03, 2024
How to Avoid the Tax Trap of the Wash-Sale RuleTech tools can automate oversight of multiple accounts to ensure compliance while protecting investment gains.
December 03, 2024
Western Asset Management Names New CEO After SEC ProbeThe news comes after former co-CIO Ken Leech was charged with fraud.
December 02, 2024
FINRA Explains How to Amend Form U4 Under Home Office RuleA response to the Residential Supervisory Location question is required.
December 02, 2024
SEC Panel to Debate RIAs' Use of Mandatory Arb, Dangers of 'Finfluencers'The Investor Advisory Committee plans to discuss protecting young investors from bad financial advice on social media.
November 27, 2024
Are Small-Business Clients Ready for This Looming Deadline?Treasury's BOI reporting deadline is coming up, and penalties for violation are steep.