Several Republican senators expressed reservations about the bill, and the GOP cannot afford too many defections.
Elimination of state and local tax deductions will hurt clients in high-tax states the most
Compliance and opportunity costs are just two reasons why trying to sidestep brokerages may not be in the best interests of advisers and clients.
Tax reform legislation expected to have more of a challenge in upper chamber.
Government likely to rein in popular cryptocurrency, health savings accounts will grow, and wirehouse's decision on recruiting agreement called a mistake.
His departure gives Trump a chance to remake the agency.
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association report slams self-regulator over its picks for board of governors.
The agency pursued 82 cases against advisers and firms in fiscal year 2017, down from 98 the previous year.
Board chairman Blaine Aikin says the new code will be released by the end of the year.
Modifications make it easier for some advisers to get a business tax break, repeal the ability to recharacterize Roth accounts, and add uncertainty by making individual cuts temporary and injecting health care into the debate.
The move echoes that of other large brokerage houses such as Merrill Lynch, which requires its retirement plan advisers to act as fiduciaries post-DOL rule.
The solution may be for legislation to preserve the step-up in basis for inherited assets.
The chief economic adviser at Allianz would hold the second highest position at the Fed, potentially behind chairman nominee Jerome Powell.
Firm's anti-money-laundering unit failed to file timely Suspicious Activity Reports, regulator says.
Former assistant labor secretary and architect of the regulation says its postponement could be vulnerable to court challenges.
Both bills exclude all but small investment advisory firms.
Rep ordered to pay $245,000 in fines and restitution; Legend Securities fined $200,000.
Finra says Sandy Galuppo submitted improper reimbursement requests.
Last-minute changes also include restoration of adoption credit and elimination of limits on interest deductions for car dealers.
Bipartisan lawmakers seek to expand the pool of people who qualify to invest in private securities offerings, boost the lending capability of BDCs and ease regulations on closed-end funds.
