Federal Regulation
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Blow to Morgan Keegan as Appeals Court Tosses Out Ruling Against SEC
By Melanie WaddellDecision by the U.S. Court of Appeals vacated a lower courts summary judgment against the SEC in a case involving Morgan Keegans handling of auction rate securities.
May 03, 2012
IRS Announces 2013 HSA Limits (BenefitsPro.com)Health savings account contribution limits and out-of-pocket maximums going up in 2013.
May 02, 2012
IRS Announces 2013 HSA LimitsHSA contribution limits and high deductible health plan out-of-pocket maximums are up slightly over 2012. For the first time in three years, the HDHP minimum required deductibles have increased.
May 02, 2012
IRS Announces 2013 HSA LimitsHSA contribution limits and high deductible health plan out-of-pocket maximums are up slightly over 2012. For the first time in three years, the HDHP minimum required deductibles have increased.
May 02, 2012
Insurers Face New Regulation from Federal ReserveInsurance companies that own or operate a savings & loan will face fresh oversight from the Federal Reserve Board, which is creating a process by which to examine those financial institutions that have significant banking assets.
May 02, 2012
Insurers Face New Regulation from Federal ReserveInsurance companies that own or operate a savings & loan will face fresh oversight from the Federal Reserve Board, which is creating a process by which to examine those financial institutions that have significant banking assets.
May 02, 2012
E.U. Debates Bank Capital RulesE.U. leaders are attempting to come to agreement on the amount of capital banks would have to set aside as a precaution against losses, with Britain and Sweden seeking even larger percentages than rules already being discussed.
May 01, 2012
SEC Names Canellos Deputy Director of EnforcementThe SEC has appointed George Canellos, the current director of its New York regional office, as deputy director of the Division of Enforcement.