The SEC commissioner was among the choir while singing the praises of the soon-to-be-implemented rule at the trade association's annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
At SIFMA's annual meeting, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott said there could be additional clarification on the opportunity zone regulations by the end of December.
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities revoked the registration of the firm, First Standard Financial, described as "a haven for greedy, dishonest agents who traded client accounts like sharks in a feeding frenzy".
Alumni of Schwab's Executive Leadership Program talked about the need to encourage advisors to raise their 'emotional quotient' during a panel discussion at Schwab's IMPACT Conference.
The markets tend not to overreact to most turbulent political and social environments, said Michael Townsend, Schwab’s head of legislative and regulatory affairs.
Firms may be cognizant that the wealth gap is an issue, but may feel they don't have the tools or language to respond, said Chloe McKenzie, CEO of On a Wealth Kick, speaking at Schwab IMPACT.