Federal Regulation
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IRS Answers EOLI Questions
By Allison BellA grantor trust may be able to be the owner of an employer-owned life insurance contract, but a qualified plan that is supported by a trade or business cannot.
May 29, 2009
IRS Sees More HSAsThe number of U.S. taxpayers claiming health savings account deductions increased 66% in 2007, to 581,438, from 351,170 in 2006.
May 29, 2009
Germans Back OFC ConceptThe German Insurance Association is urging Congress to create an optional federal charter for insurers.
May 28, 2009
SEC Resolves Fee CaseThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has negotiated a settlement with an insurer-owned money manager over fund fee concerns and fee disclosure concerns.
May 28, 2009
Germans Back OFC ConceptThe German Insurance Association is urging Congress to create an optional federal charter for insurers.
May 28, 2009
SEC Resolves Fee CaseThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has negotiated a settlement with an insurer-owned money manager over fund fee concerns and fee disclosure concerns.
May 27, 2009
IIPRC Forms Focus GroupThe Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission is looking for insurance company representatives and consumers who want to talk about filing process issues.
May 27, 2009
SEC pulling back on third-party audits, FPA reportsSecurities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro is reportedly backing away from possible proposed changes to the SEC custody rule in light of the Madoff...