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Proposed tax deal in Congress could give economy a boost
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 16, 2024
Proposed tax deal in Congress could give economy a boost

Congressional negotiators are locked in talks over renewing expired business tax breaks and boosting the child tax credit.

By Bloomberg
Moisand helps amplify CFP Board’s voice in fight for fiduciary advice
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 16, 2024
Moisand helps amplify CFP Board’s voice in fight for fiduciary advice

In one of his last actions as CFP Board chairman, Daniel Moisand testified at last month’s hearings on the Department of Labor’s latest advice proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
It’s too soon to bet on aggressive rate cuts, says IMF executive
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 16, 2024
It’s too soon to bet on aggressive rate cuts, says IMF executive

Inflation is still not under control so cuts may be smaller than expected.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley to pay $249M over block trade probes
EQUITIES JAN 12, 2024
Morgan Stanley to pay $249M over block trade probes

The agreement with federal prosecutors ends a years-long investigation and allows the bank to avoid criminal charges.

By Bloomberg
Broker-dealers and bitcoin ETFs: To sell or not to sell?
ALTERNATIVES JAN 11, 2024
Broker-dealers and bitcoin ETFs: To sell or not to sell?

'Financial advisors don’t understand bitcoin,' one senior executive notes. 'It's a disaster waiting to happen.'

By Bruce Kelly
Spot bitcoin ETFs will be in SEC's crosshairs
ETFS JAN 10, 2024
Spot bitcoin ETFs will be in SEC's crosshairs

The products, which could begin trading Thursday, will be closely scrutinized by the regulator, which did not approve them willingly, a lawyer says.

By Emile Hallez
Most Democrats support DOL advice proposal in House hearing
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2024
Most Democrats support DOL advice proposal in House hearing

'We ought to require the best interests of the investor to be protected and we’ve got some loopholes to fill,' says top Democrat on the panel.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC OKs 11 spot bitcoin ETFs in milestone for digital assets
ETFS JAN 10, 2024
SEC OKs 11 spot bitcoin ETFs in milestone for digital assets

The exchange-traded funds will greatly increase access to the largest cryptocurrency.

By Bloomberg
Bond market has a $2T debt problem that's fast approaching
FIXED INCOME JAN 10, 2024
Bond market has a $2T debt problem that's fast approaching

As governments prepare to ramp up supply, will investors want to take the risk?

By Bloomberg
Advisors worry about losing independence under DOL contractor rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2024
Advisors worry about losing independence under DOL contractor rule

'We're small business owners; we’re entrepreneurs,' advisor says. 'I don't know what that would look like if we're suddenly employees of a broker-dealer.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra watching crypto assets, brokers in 2024
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 09, 2024
Finra watching crypto assets, brokers in 2024

Finra reveals it's keeping tabs on salespeople and financial advisors who are involved in the marketing and sale of digital assets.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC denies bitcoin ETF approval after X account compromised
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2024
SEC denies bitcoin ETF approval after X account compromised

Chair Gary Gensler denounces unauthorized social media post.

By James Burton
Is today the day for spot bitcoin ETF approval?
ETFS JAN 09, 2024
Is today the day for spot bitcoin ETF approval?

The cryptocurrency has eased from a $47K high but is up 10% so far this year.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin-ETF issuers hope for long-awaited SEC OK this week
ETFS JAN 08, 2024
Bitcoin-ETF issuers hope for long-awaited SEC OK this week

The SEC has until Wednesday to take action on at least one of the applications for bitcoin ETFs.

By Bloomberg
Congressional deal on spending cap eases risk of shutdown
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 08, 2024
Congressional deal on spending cap eases risk of shutdown

The agreement, negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson, sets the cap for the 12 annual spending bills at $1.59T.

By Bloomberg
Advisors expect record federal debt to result in higher taxes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 05, 2024
Advisors expect record federal debt to result in higher taxes

'As an advisor, the national debt is a very concerning issue, especially with younger clients that have a longer time horizon, because the bill is eventually going to come due,' an advisor says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bitcoin ETF issuers clear hurdle on path to SEC approval
ETFS JAN 05, 2024
Bitcoin ETF issuers clear hurdle on path to SEC approval

SEC staff members asked some exchanges and issuers seeking to list the ETFs to submit the final version of a key document as soon as Friday, sources said.

By Bloomberg
Lawyers welcome proposed crackdown on brokers lending money to clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2024
Lawyers welcome proposed crackdown on brokers lending money to clients

'Ninety-nine percent of the time, lending to customers or borrowing from them is a bad idea.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley chair thinks proposed bank rules will be 'wound back'
WIREHOUSES JAN 04, 2024
Morgan Stanley chair thinks proposed bank rules will be 'wound back'

James Gorman says regulator’s ideas were ‘extremely aggressive.’

By Bloomberg
Industry, investor advocates square off in comment letters about DOL advice rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2024
Industry, investor advocates square off in comment letters about DOL advice rule

Battle lines drawn again as trade associations call on DOL to withdraw proposal, while proponents say measure fills a regulatory gap.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.