Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
House OKs measure designed to end controller furloughs
By Staff WriterFlight controllers on furlough, this is President Obama, youre clear to get back to work.
March 08, 2012
Global Insurers Face Pressure on Iran SanctionsThe move toward tightening sanctions on Iran has moved up a notch as proposed legislation would target global insurers who provide insurance or reinsurance on any deals with Iran that are forbidden by U.S. law.
June 19, 2011
Splash, OverMODERN COMBAT IS FREQUENTLY CONDUCTED using a multi-discipline application of force known as combined arms warfare. Infantry, armor, artillery, aviation and other resources are brought together to create what is hoped will be an overwhelming force.
August 01, 2010
Editor's Note: Eating Our OwnThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and its 533 new rules, is now law (in contrast, Sarbanes-Oxley had 16). The firm of...
July 30, 2010
OPINION Column: Don Trone on What a 'Harmonized' Fiduciary Standard Should Look LikeNow that the SEC has the duty to study and mandate fiduciary conduct for advice providers, discussion turns to what that means.
July 15, 2010
Chris Dodd's Big Kiss (Off)The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and its 533 new rules, is now law (in contrast, Sarbanes-Oxley had 16). The firm of...
June 18, 2010
House and Senate Clash Over 401(k) Fee DisclosureThe Senate Finance Committee has removed a requirement that all 401(k) fees be disclosed to workers and employers from jobs legislation it is considering, putting the Senate at loggerheads with the House of Representatives.
May 01, 2010
What It Will CostAs President Obama signed healthcare reform legislation on March 23, he probably would have wanted the director of the Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, sitting...