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"summary": "Jay Clayton told lawmakers that, while he had expressed interest in the AG job, he was fully committed to the SEC.",
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"summary": "IRS pushed the 60-day rollover period for any RMDs already taken this year to Aug. 31.",
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"summary": "The rule is intended to align with SEC's Reg BI.",
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"summary": "The rule permits use of modern technology but is more efficient during the COVID-19 crisis, the department says.",
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"summary": "The SBA's assertion that it will not challenge the good-faith certification on loans under $2 million has sparked debate.",
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"summary": "Though the enforcement probe is focused on public firms, advisors could be questioned on PPP loans in their next exam, a lawyer says.",
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"summary": "Effort to craft Labor's fiduciary rule to align with SEC's Reg BI now is on the back burner, says former EBSA head Campbell.",
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