When she takes over the SEC this month, Elisse Walter will both celebrate the crowning achievement of her regulatory career and confront her biggest political headache.
Legislation that would limit the scope of regulation requiring municipal advisers to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission sailed through a congressional panel Wednesday.
State regulators warn about con artists touting hurricane-related investments, other come-ons
Industry groups change tactics in bid to scuttle restrictions proposed by SEC
Will Obama settle for more 'revenue' rather than higher 'rates' from wealthy?
Status quo election offers slim chance for compromise on fiscal cliff, tax cuts and fiduciary standard, advisers say following the Obama victory
Industry groups ready to go to the mat over deductions and other incentives
The fate of a proposed regulation that could have a profound impact on investment advisers is resting on the results of tomorrow's presidential election.