Federal Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on regulatory developments affecting financial advisors and the stock market and trading, including news about the SEC, DOL, IRS and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
IRS Releases COBRA Guidance
By Allison BellThe Internal Revenue Service has posted a collection of answers to frequently asked questions about the new health benefits continuation subsidy.
February 24, 2009
Reports: AXA, MetLife Vie For ALICOAmerican International Group Inc. may be getting serious offers for its American Life Insurance Company unit.
February 24, 2009
IRS Completes Automatic Contribution RegsThe Internal Revenue Service has published a final rule that applies to employers that want to set up qualified automatic contribution arrangement programs.
February 24, 2009
IRS Completes Automatic Contribution RegsThe Internal Revenue Service has published a final rule that applies to employers that want to set up qualified automatic contribution arrangement programs.
February 23, 2009
ASPPA To IRS: Save The Safe Harbor PlansSome 401(k) plan sponsors will have to shut down their plans this year if the government does not lift a 3% minimum contribution requirement.
February 23, 2009
Reports: AXA, MetLife Vie For ALICOAmerican International Group Inc. may be getting serious offers for its American Life Insurance Company unit.
February 23, 2009
ASPPA To IRS: Save The Safe Harbor PlansSome 401(k) plan sponsors will have to shut down their plans this year if the government does not lift a 3% minimum contribution requirement.
February 23, 2009
Promontory: Federal Oversight Would Be Faster, Cheaper And BetterShifting to federal regulation of insurance would speed up efforts to address industry problems, according to a consulting firm led by a federal bank regulation veteran.