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Advisors Weigh In on FINRA’s Side Hustle Rule Proposal

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Wealth managers and firms say FINRA shouldn’t have a say in their part-time jobs and personal investment activity.

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SEC Could Hit Ground Running on Crypto, Private Equity, ESG

Mark Uyeda will serve as interim Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, while Paul Atkins awaits confirmation.

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Why Vanguard Took a $106M SEC Fine For Lowering Its Minimums

The SEC charged the asset manager with misleading clients over changes to its retirement funds, leading to higher tax bills for investors.

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Schwab, Blackstone Among Firms Fined By SEC Over Off-Channel Comms

The controversial enforcement actions have been called a “cash cow” by Commissioner Hester Peirce.

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Social Security Backs Off From 100% Clawbacks

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A plan to withhold all benefits until historical overpayments are recouped was scrapped in favor of a 50% rate.

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CFP Board Raises Renewal Fee by 26%

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The group will increase its certification fees to $575 to support its public awareness campaign and marketing efforts.

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Edward Jones’ C-Suite Shake-Up

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The IBD is reorganizing parts of its business as executives approach retirement and the industry faces growing demand.

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