Federal Regulation
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Paulson Uses AIG To Continue OFC Battle
By Arthur D. PostalTreasury Secretary Henry Paulson said over the weekend that the recent turmoil at American International Group Inc. demonstrates the need for federal regulation of insurers.AIG, ...
September 21, 2008
Down The Rabbit HoleIf ever there was a week in which the world of Alice in Wonderland became reality, this past one was it.Lehman Bros. fell down the ...
September 19, 2008
IRS Updates RateThe Internal Revenue Service has come out with a revenue ruling that sets the current rates to be used in a variety of federal income ...
September 18, 2008
AIG Filing Confirms Use Of CovenantsAmerican International Group Inc. says the Federal Reserve may be able to use warrants to obtain up to 79.9% of the company's stock.AIG, New York, ...
September 18, 2008
AIG Filing Confirms Use Of CovenantsAmerican International Group Inc. says the Federal Reserve may be able to use warrants to obtain up to 79.9% of the company's stock.AIG, New York, ...
September 17, 2008
OFC Sponsors: AIG Proves Our PointThe House sponsors of H.R. 3200, a bill that would give insurers the option of choosing between a federal charter and a state charter, today ...
September 17, 2008
Witnesses Continue Plan Fee Disclosure FightThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee today held a hearing on 401(k) plan fee disclosure.Witnesses who represented smaller providers carried on the battle ...
September 17, 2008
IRS Eases Plan Filing RulesThe Internal Revenue Service has relaxed the schedule for plan sponsors and administrators that need opinions and determination letters for retirement plans.The change affects applications ...