Regulation and compliance
Regulation
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The AARP, the Chamber of Commerce, Cetera, Betterment, FPA, CFP Board, NAPFA, FSI and other stakeholders weighed in on the agency's rule proposal.
December 27 -
The Internal Revenue Service has updated its frequently asked questions to offer more guidance on what kinds of components can be used in electric vehicles to qualify for tax credits.
December 27 -
Grayscale Investments, the cryptocurrency-trust manager vying for U.S. approval to convert the world's biggest bitcoin trust into an exchange-traded fund, says Silbert has resigned as its chairman. He heads a related company that is the subject of lawsuits by U.S. regulators.
December 26 -
Only 68 tipsters received money in 2023, down from 100 in the previous year.
December 26 -
It's cheers for pro bono advisors and people working to diversify the industry, and jeers for planners who defraud the elderly and big firms that let their regulatory responsibilities slip.
December 24 -
Industry watchdogs weren't concerned only about hot topics like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity but also remote work policies and the ability of brokers to clear their names.
December 22 -
The IRS is rolling out a voluntary disclosure program to let businesses pay back Employee Retention Credits they claimed in error.
December 21 -
Gregory Estes was convicted by a jury in the state court of San Angelo, Texas, following "an intense eight-day trial," according to a local news report.
December 19 -
New requirement calls on firms to report hacks within four days of deciding that the attacks are of material interest to shareholders.
December 19 -
Electronic messaging, Reg BI, crypto and fraud all appeared at the top of regulators' agenda this past year.
December 19 -
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.
December 17 -
The new deduction rates apply to electric and hybrid vehicles, as well.
December 15 -
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.
December 12 -
Bans on working at brokerage firms don't lead to prohibitions on acting as an RIA as often as one might think.
December 12 -
The testifying group includes the CFP Board, AARP, the Insured Retirement Institute, the Financial Services Institute, several academics and financial advisors.
December 11 -
The doubts raised over the broker-dealer self-regulator's authority come amid a general questioning of the federal government's oversight powers.
December 8 -
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.
December 7 -
In remarks at a Goldman Sachs investor conference, Dan Arnold discussed the potential rule and shared his view of the industry's competitive landscape.
December 6 -
A tech firm that works with some of Wall Street's biggest names finds that off channel communications continue to be a problem.
December 6 -
A new report finds that contract clauses forcing investors' cases into private forums too often stack the deck in favor of firms.
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