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Donors Loosen Purse Strings, but Inflation Blunts Gains
By Michael S. FischerModerate overall increases in charitable giving last year suggest that Americans are feeling better about their personal financial situations, according to Giving USA's annual report on philanthropy.
May 31, 2012
FSOC Examines Volcker Rule, JPMorgan Losses; Provides SIFI-Label Protest ProceduresNonbank financial institutions insurers and financial market utilities (FMU), that want to argue their case before the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) if they receive a systemically important financial institution (SIFI) recommendation now have in place the framework for specific hearing procedures.
May 23, 2012
FSOC Examines Volcker Rule, JPMorgan Losses; Provides SIFI-Label Protest ProceduresThe FSOC met this week and had a lot on its plate: Volcker Rule and financial stability in light of JPMorgan's losses, and the approval of new procedures that nonbanks and FMUs can follow to protest a SIFI designation.
May 17, 2012
LPL Names Sallie Larsen Chief Human Capital OfficerFormer Fed Home Loan Bank HR executive becomes member of LPLs executive committee.
May 14, 2012
Rise in Donors to Charities for the Destitute Looks TemporaryDespite accelerated giving, charities that strive to meet basic needs of the most down-and-out Americans are struggling to remain viable as demand for services accelerates, according to a new study.
May 09, 2012
Principal Survey: Company Benefits Significantly Boost Employee Retention, LoyaltyWhen asked about the impact of their employee benefits, 75% of respondents said their company offerings have significantly increased employee retention, as compared to 25% who the offerings have had some impact.
May 08, 2012
Smaller Private Foundations Still Playing Catch-UpAmerican private foundations with endowments of less than $50 million are struggling to get back to their prerecession levels, according to a report released Tuesday by Foundation Source.
April 25, 2012
Caught in the Club-Sandwich GenerationThe number of seniors caught between a rock and a hard place parents who need care and children who need money is growing.