Federal Regulation
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Trump DOL to Abandon Fiduciary Rule Defense
By Melanie WaddellThe department is expected to propose a new fiduciary rule in May 2026.
November 20, 2025
Compliance and AI: Financial Services Firms Dive InThe latest ACA and NSCP AI Benchmarking Survey finds that firms are shifting from AI exploration to AI adoption.
November 20, 2025
How to Avoid a Missed RMD PenaltyLegislation has changed the distribution rules, so clients need to have a tax-smart plan in place.
November 19, 2025
Ex-LPL Rep Suspended, Fined Over Trades in Deceased Client's Daughters' AccountsThe rep placed unauthorized trades once the accounts were funded with the proceeds from their father's estate, FINRA says.
November 19, 2025
Barred Advisor Gets 3-Year Sentence for Bilking Friends, Relatives Out of $3MRobert C. Starnes, who took more than a dozen people's retirement savings, also must pay restitution.
November 18, 2025
Twin Advisors Found Guilty in $10M Fraud Against 100 VictimsOne of the brothers was convicted of obstruction of justice for trying to threaten victims and bribe DOJ officials.
November 18, 2025
5 Insights From 2026 Medicare Plan Market InsidersSo far, the annual enrollment period seems to be about as rocky as they had expected.
November 18, 2025
7 Top SEC Exam Priorities for 2026The agency just released its annual look at the top exam areas for the coming year.