Regulation and compliance
Regulation
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Claiming above-the-line tax write-offs doubles the standard deduction.
February 6 -
The regulator found the firm was deficient on capital requirements and, on 84 occasions, did not accurately calculate its customer reserve requirements.
February 5 -
What some clients tried to claim on their tax returns shows they often don't know much about accounting.
February 5 -
From emerging technologies to new regulatory scrutiny, Aite Group analysts expect to see many firms redefine their business models in 2018.
February 2 -
Entrepreneurs who suffer continuous losses could find their work classified as a hobby by the IRS.
February 1 -
The stolen funds allegedly went to pay for college expenses and credit card bills, according to federal prosecutors.
January 31 -
Texas securities watchdog derided the advisor for not considering the costs associated with an equity trading strategy he employed for certain clients.
January 31 -
Securities Service Network is entering a space usually regarded in the industry as the specialty of HD Vest and 1st Global.
January 31 -
Industry leaders see an opportunity to reshape debates that determine wealth management's future.
January 31 -
The stolen funds went to pay for his daughter’s college expenses and to reimburse other clients, according to federal prosecutors.
January 31 -
What do they bring to the table? Lobbying clout, alternative fee structures and technical expertise are just part of the equation.
January 31 -
The two declined to cooperate with investigations into allegations that they engaged in undisclosed outside business ventures.
January 30 -
Bonus depreciation, Section 179, interest and loss limitations — what does it all mean?
January 30 -
Clients may consider changing their business structure under the new law.
January 30 -
Despite questions about the hastily cobbled legislation, there's some consensus as to what advisors and their clients can do now to avoid unpleasant surprises.
January 29 -
Parker’s candid responses to Financial Planning’s rapid-fire queries on new digital tools, sexual harassment, Social Security planning, deal-making, how (not) to talk to clients about the stock market run-up and more.
January 29 -
The regulator asked sponsors to hold off on registering funds investing in the currencies. Here’s why.
January 26 -
CEO Jim Cracchiolo says the firm’s headcount is poised for growth again following a stagnant year.
January 25 -
Some guidance is in order to make sure encountering the revised SEC document for the first time goes smoothly.
January 25 -
The former Edward Jones broker wanted to get back at his competitor for stealing a client.
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