Charitable Giving
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Will 2013 See the Demise of Donor-Advised Funds?
By William H. Byrnes, Robert BloinkCharitable deductions are a hot topic in this years tax reform debates, but donor-advised funds have been singled out for potential elimination in 2013.
June 29, 2012
LPL, Baird Stage Major Volunteer ProjectsRaymond James plans a large community-focused effort for August.
June 21, 2012
Donors Loosen Purse Strings, but Inflation Blunts GainsModerate 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.
June 08, 2012
After Inflation, Foundations Gave Less in 2011Giving by U.S. foundations lost ground to inflation in 2011 even as total giving increased by 2.2% to an estimated $46.9 billion, according to a study released Thursday by the Foundation Center.
June 01, 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 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.