Federal Regulation
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Regulation Z: CFPB Releases the Final Rule
By Allison BellThe long-awaited Truth in Lending Act regulation contains many references to credit disability and credit health insurance -- but is just a placeholder.
December 20, 2011
Fla. Lawmakers Introduce LTCI Change BillThe measure would keep new laws and regulations from affecting guaranteed-renewable policies that were already in force.
December 20, 2011
ASPPA to DOL: Extend Fee Disclosure Rule DeadlineThe American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) is urging the Department of Labor to extend the deadline for complying with fee disclosure regulations as the department has yet to issue final guidance on either.
December 20, 2011
5 Online Tools to Facilitate Charitable GivingMany donors, especially those who are planning large gifts, want to know how to make their gifts more effective or to fill gaps in funding. Several online providers can meet these needs.
December 20, 2011
IRS Greenlights ILIT Replacement PoliciesThe IRS has held that a grantors power to substitute a policy in an ILIT for another policy of equal value will not result in estate inclusion
December 19, 2011
Year-End Giving Tips, Compliments of the IRSAs individuals and businesses rush to make charitable contributions at this busy time of year, the IRS has issued several tips as reminders of tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years.
December 16, 2011
SEC to Get $136M Increase Under New Spending Bill for 2012Bipartisan deal to avert government shutdown includes $1.3 billion in funding for the SEC in 2012, but $25 million cut from Dodd-Frank reserve fund; extension of payroll tax cut still up in the air.
December 16, 2011
SEC Charges Ex-Fannie, Freddie CEOs with FraudThe Securities and Exchange Commission has brought civil fraud charges against six former top executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying they misled the government and taxpayers about risky subprime mortgages the mortgage giants held during the housing bust.