For taxpayers who are relying on their retirement plans on a month-to-month basis for living expenses, the expiration of the suspension won’t be an issue. For those who had extra cash on hand, however, it could provide something of a windfall this tax season.
Fidelity Investments has agreed to pay $1.25 million to resolve allegations brought by William Galvin following a 2024 data breach that exposed sensitive personal information tied to tens of thousands of individuals. The settlement underscores persistent cybersecurity vulnerabilities across wealth management platforms and the regulatory scrutiny facing firms that fail to adequately safeguard client data.
A former analyst at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has filed suit against the regulator, alleging wrongful termination tied to his use of protected medical leave in 2025. The case raises potential compliance and employment practice considerations for firms navigating leave policies and performance management.