Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
November 09, 2023
New Bill Sets Up 'Fast Track' for Social Security Cuts, Critics SayThe Fiscal Stability Act includes language allowing changes to Social Security to be expedited through Congress.
November 08, 2023
Debate: Will Auto-IRAs Hurt the Retirement Savings Market?Two professors debate the potential impact of a proposal to offer government-sponsored retirement plans.
November 07, 2023
House Effort to Kill Federal Insurance Office Nears VoteThe bill also blocks the SEC from moving forward on several rules House Republicans don't like.
November 06, 2023
House Spending Bill Kills SEC Custody Rule, Curbs CAT Data CollectionThe agency would be blocked from using funds to finalize, implement or enforce a host of rules.
October 26, 2023
New Service Makes Documents More AccessibleThe program from R.R. Donnelly & Sons broadens communication with clients through translation, transcription and subtitles.
October 24, 2023
These 11 States Require Financial Ed to Graduate High SchoolMore states are on track to follow suit, an advocacy group says.
October 23, 2023
Medicare Plan Chief Hails Local Brokers, Blasts Distribution Giants at Senate HearingKrista Hoglund of Wisconsin-based Security Health Plan calls for new total compensation caps and comp disclosure rules.
October 20, 2023
Bill to Create U.S.-Run Retirement Accounts Is BackThe bill would create Roth IRA-style accounts for workers without access to employer-sponsored retirement plans.
October 16, 2023
Ed Slott: RMDs Are a Nightmare This Year. Here's What Advisors Should Do."Keep this guide on your desk!" Slott urges.
October 10, 2023
Advisors Take Note: These 8 States Have New Telemarketing LawsAdvisors risk violating not only state laws but the SEC's Marketing Rule when telemarketing their services.