INDUSTRY: Study might lead to regulation of planners
The sweeping financial-overhaul bill signed into law last month includes a provision that could lead to more regulation…
The sweeping financial-overhaul bill signed into law last month includes a provision that could lead to more regulation of the financial planning industry. The act calls for the Government Accountability Office to study the industry and make recommendations for appropriate regulations. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. hopes the study will lead to regulatory oversight of anyone claiming to be a financial planner.
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