Rep. Barney Frank, the leading proponent of universal fiduciary duty for retail investment advice, announced today that he will retire from Congress in 2013.
Aims to end disciplinary proceedings against planners who declare bankruptcy
Obama's CPFB appointment won't propel Dodd-Frank into GOP debate
CFTC officials tell Senate panel they're still searching for the failed B-D's funds
Making it to the top of Goldman Sachs brings wealth, prestige — and apparently a waiver from Finra from taking the broker exams it regularly requires of others in the securities industry
Bachus bill put on the back burner; still gathering responses from industry
After regaining the House majority in last year's elections, Republicans haven't been shy about raising their newfound voices.
Industry-sponsored research says cost to firms would skyrocket if SEC is replaced by SRO
SEC's cost-benefit analysis could prove to be tricky; a little hard 'to get your arms around'
The SEC's move to step up enforcement actions against investment advisers is only the tip of the iceberg, according to one former SEC official.
