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"There is an added sense of urgency now," says Barbara Roper, director of investor protection at the Consumer Federation of America.

Advisers have been warned: SEC's exam guidance to focus on cyber threats and issues involving seniors, leaving little excuse for noncompliance.

Planners act on expectations of pro-business, anti-trade initiatives by the incoming administration.

With a deep résumé representing Wall Street firms, Jay Clayton is seen as a business-friendly choice not expected to push major new regulations or ramp up RIA exams.

Jay Clayton represented the bank in connection with the $10 billion bailout it received in 2008 as part of the government’s $700 billion rescue of banks during the financial crisis.

The former federal prosecutor is the president-elect's pick after vetting a handful of candidates, said a person with knowledge of the matter.

Here's how clients can boost their returns before the president-elect enacts the reforms he's promised.

Get ready to have these conversations with clients given the surprising election results.

The move will potentially lead to marginally higher borrowing costs for consumers and companies while giving savers a boost.

Advisers and experts offer insights about the changes and issues the industry will face next year.

Have a meaningful conversation with clients about year-end strategies that factor in potential changes in taxation.

The president-elect's nominee will help decide the fate of the department's fiduciary rule.

The industry trade group is also calling on regulators to harmonize existing rules.

A planner's guide on what clients should do before and after the president-elect takes office. Plus, why the timing may be right for the "beaten-stock" strategy and getting to know the most-overlooked deductions.

Advisers are already prepping clients for sweeping changes coming under President-elect Trump's administration next year.

There's another approach to crafting a regulation that would benefit advisers and clients, RBC Wealth Management's former CEO says.

The new administration will have two paths it can take to stop the regulation from being implemented.

The Republican's hostility to all things Obama sets the stage for dramatic departures on financial regulation.

The fiduciary rule was an unintended gift for those who focus on income distribution planning.