Federal Regulation
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Chamber of Commerce Says SEC Revamps Will Create More Efficient Markets
By Melanie WaddellReport notes need for expedited exemptive orders; cites management and organizational shortcomings
February 18, 2009
IRS Posts Tables For A New WorldThe Internal Revenue Service has published an actuarial table update to help taxpayers handle the new low-interest-rate environment.
February 17, 2009
IRS Posts Tables For A New WorldThe Internal Revenue Service has published an actuarial table update to help taxpayers handle the new low-interest-rate environment.
February 17, 2009
Agent Groups Clash On OFC PushThe National Association of Professional Insurance Agents and Agents for Change already are sparring over the new optional federal charter push.
February 13, 2009
ACLI Counters Anti-OFC LetterThe president of the American Council of Life Insurance is disagreeing with a consumer group's assertion that creating an optional federal charter would "federally deregulate insurance."
February 12, 2009
SEC requires new reporting languageThe Securities and Exchange Commission is requiring 500 companies, both in the United States and elsewhere, to file financial statements in a new interactive format...
February 12, 2009
IRS seeks comment on cost-basis guidanceThe IRS is requesting input on implementing the cost-basis reporting requirements included in the bailout bill passed in October. Comments are due by March 2. Customers'...
February 12, 2009
Federal Office Bill To Stress ConsumerismTwo House members say they will propose creating a federal office of insurance regulation in a bill that would incorporate support for all National Association of Insurance Commissioners model laws.