Federal Regulation
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Broker, Agent Comp Concerns FINRA In Variable Life Settlement Deals
By Matt BradyAgents and brokers conducting life settlements involving variable products may find themselves facing questions over their compensation, according to a FINRA official.The Financial Industry Regulatory ...
November 13, 2008
IRS Offers Union Plan Extension AdviceThe Internal Revenue Service has published rules for union pension plans that want to spread out the burden of pension funding adjustments over 5 to ...
November 13, 2008
IRS Offers Union Plan Extension AdviceThe Internal Revenue Service has published rules for union pension plans that want to spread out the burden of pension funding adjustments over 5 to ...
November 10, 2008
Fed faces disclosure lawsuitBloomberg News has filed a federal lawsuit seeking the disclosure of details regarding almost $2 trillion in emergency loans from American taxpayers. The Federal Reserve...
November 07, 2008
Draft Would Revamp Anti-Money-Laundering RegsThe Bush administration has come out with a proposed revision of the regulations that govern how insurers and other financial services companies are supposed to ...
November 07, 2008
Draft Would Revamp Anti-Money-Laundering RegsThe Bush administration has come out with a proposed revision of the regulations that govern how insurers and other financial services companies are supposed to ...
November 06, 2008
IRS Releases COLI RegsThe Internal Revenue Service has published a final version of rules that will help employers comply with federal corporate-owned life insurance reporting requirements.The final regulations ...
November 05, 2008
Dems Make Gains, Miss Mark In SenateSen. Barack Obama swept to victory Tuesday as Democrats added to their majorities in Congress, but the Democrats continue to lack a "filibuster-proof" 60-vote majority ...