Risk Management The Great Barrier: Why the $25K Day Trading Rule Is Facing Its Biggest Challenge in Decades October 12, 2026 Evan Lee Salim For over twenty years, a single, rigid regulation has dictated the rhythm of American retail trading. Known as the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule, this FINRA mandate has functioned as…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Proposes Major Overhaul of Investment Company "Cross-Trading" Rule to Lower Costs and Modernize Oversight October 9, 2026 Laily UPN WASHINGTON D.C. — In a regulatory move aimed at aligning antiquated oversight frameworks with modern market realities, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally proposed sweeping amendments to Rule 17a-7…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Moves to Rescind Landmark ‘Pay-to-Play’ Rule for Investment Advisers, Citing Overreach and Free Speech Concerns October 4, 2026 Asro WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant regulatory pivot that could reshape the intersection of finance and politics, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a formal proposal on September 3,…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Proposes Historic Rescission of Rule 14a-8 in Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Proxy Regulations October 3, 2026 Laily UPN WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a regulatory development that promises to fundamentally reshape corporate governance in the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a proposal on September 16,…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Grant "Exempted Security" Status to European Union Debt Obligations in Landmark Regulatory Harmonization September 28, 2026 rifanmuazin WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant regulatory step aimed at streamlining transatlantic financial markets and eliminating historical loopholes, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced proposed amendments to Rule…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Moves to Rescind Decades-Old ‘Pay-to-Play’ Rule for Investment Advisers, Citing Overreach and Free Speech Concerns September 27, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan WASHINGTON D.C. — In a regulatory shift with sweeping implications for Wall Street, the political landscape, and the financial advisory industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Proposes Historic Rescission of Rule 14a-8 and Sweeping Modernization of Federal Proxy Rules September 26, 2026 Laily UPN WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a regulatory shift that promises to fundamentally reshape corporate governance and the landscape of American public companies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a proposal…
Beginner Education The September 15 Tax Trap: How to Avoid IRS Penalties Using the "Safe Harbor" Rule September 23, 2026 Siti Muinah WASHINGTON — As summer winds down and Americans turn their attention toward the final quarter of the year, millions of self-employed individuals, independent contractors, investors, and retirees face a critical…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Grant "Exempted Securities" Status to European Union Debt Obligations in Landmark Regulatory Harmonization September 20, 2026 Lina Hope WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant regulatory step aimed at streamlining transatlantic financial markets and eliminating historical inconsistencies, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally proposed amendments to Rule…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Moves to Rescind Decades-Old ‘Pay-to-Play’ Rule for Investment Advisers, Citing Overreach and Free Speech Concerns September 18, 2026 Siti Muinah WASHINGTON D.C. — In a significant regulatory shift that could reshape the intersection of finance and political participation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a formal proposal on September…
