Electronic messaging, Reg BI, crypto and fraud all appeared at the top of regulators' agenda this past year.

From top brokers and broker pay to succession planning, advising for Medicare, ChatGPT and our coverage of the independent space, these are the biggest stories FP published in the last year.

The new deduction rates apply to electric and hybrid vehicles, as well.

One side hurled accusations of "scare tactics." The other complained of "regulatory overkill." On Day 1, the debate over a new retirement regulation got off to a dramatic start.

Bans on working at brokerage firms don't lead to prohibitions on acting as an RIA as often as one might think.

The testifying group includes the CFP Board, AARP, the Insured Retirement Institute, the Financial Services Institute, several academics and financial advisors.

The doubts raised over the broker-dealer self-regulator's authority come amid a general questioning of the federal government's oversight powers.

A public hearing on the "retirement security rule" is set for next week as opponents call for more time and express concern about the potential impact.

In remarks at a Goldman Sachs investor conference, Dan Arnold discussed the potential rule and shared his view of the industry's competitive landscape.

A tech firm that works with some of Wall Street's biggest names finds that off channel communications continue to be a problem.

A new report finds that contract clauses forcing investors' cases into private forums too often stack the deck in favor of firms.

Christopher Turean admitted to moving money out of a customer's account to place bets on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Moore v. U.S. could "basically get rid of, I don't know, a third of the tax code," former House Speaker Paul Ryan has said.

An anonymous tipster helped the agency catch more than 100 high net worth individuals who paid a combined $71 million in previously avoided taxes.

Amid industry crackdown, some say they are beginning to see a way forward for digital asset firms that want to stay on the right side of the law.

The fine arises from market manipulation committed by a pair of former employees over the course of nearly seven years.

A lawyer representing hedge fund manager George Jarkesy argues the dispute could be solved simply by letting defendants choose to take their cases to regular courts.

A short window won't necessarily stop lawmakers from proposing or introducing new legislation, though — if only to position themselves ahead of next November's election.

While the "retirement security rule" comprises the main part of the potential regulation, other shifts in existing standards will affect financial advisors as well.

The broker-dealer regulator's proposal would fall in line with similar leeway granted to advisors under the SEC's marketing rule.