Federal Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on regulatory developments affecting financial advisors and the stock market and trading, including news about the SEC, DOL, IRS and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Frank Postpones Investor Protection Act Mark Up
By Melanie WaddellAt the request of Republicans, House Financial Services Committee will begin marking up the legislation October 27
October 19, 2009
IRS Issues Estate Tax Return NoticeThe Internal Revenue Service says that, in some unusual cases, it will limit its own ability to look at estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax forms.
October 19, 2009
IRS Issues Estate Tax Return NoticeThe Internal Revenue Service says that, in some unusual cases, it will limit its own ability to look at estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax forms.
October 15, 2009
Senators Hit Federal LTC Rate HikesSenators are looking into changes that will increase Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program premiums as much as 25% for some enrollees.
October 15, 2009
IRS Completes Pension Funding RegsThe Internal Revenue Services has posted a final rule that will affect how defined benefit pension plans measure assets and liabilities, including insurance contracts used to fund benefits.
October 15, 2009
IRS Completes Pension Funding RegsThe Internal Revenue Services has posted a final rule that will affect how defined benefit pension plans measure assets and liabilities, including insurance contracts used to fund benefits.
October 15, 2009
Senators Hit Federal LTC Rate HikesSenators are looking into changes that will increase Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program premiums as much as 25% for some enrollees.
October 14, 2009
Systemic Regulation Topic Of Another HearingThe House Financial Services Committee plans to hold a hearing on systemic regulation Oct. 20.