State Regulation
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February 24, 2023
Ex-Advisor Who Tried to Flee Prosecution Sentenced to 9 YearsSteven Xigoros of Massachusetts defrauded clients of more than $4.3 million and failed to pay taxes, prosecutors said.
February 24, 2023
House Could Vote on Online Notarization Bill MondayA California notary group says the bill could lead to more fraud.
February 22, 2023
SEC Calls for Proceedings Against Imprisoned Ex-BrokerThe former broker was convicted of defrauding the oldest Black-owned insurance company in the U.S.
February 14, 2023
Next Hearing Set for LPL Network Firm Employee Charged in Double MurderThe next hearing for Ramy Fahim has been scheduled for June 2.
February 07, 2023
Regulators Warn of Self-Directed IRA RisksSelf-directed IRA investors are on their own in following rules and avoiding risky investments, Ed Slott says.
February 06, 2023
Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor Alleged Rape by Co-Worker, Faced Retaliation: LawsuitThe advisor sued Wells Fargo, saying her clients were reassigned after she reported the incident.
February 02, 2023
Why Wealth Taxes Have Always Been a Terrible IdeaA 1% or 2% wealth tax may sound small, but it's actually very large compared with current tax rates.
February 01, 2023
Fight to Rename 'Medicare Advantage' Gets New PushRep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., and two House colleagues are promoting the position that "only Medicare is Medicare."
January 30, 2023
Next Hearing Set for Suspect in BofA-Merrill Exec's KillingEx-Merrill broker Anthony Duwayne Turner's next hearing will be held Feb. 15.
January 24, 2023
5 New York State Annuity Bills to WatchOne could double the state income tax exemption for payments from individual retirement annuities.