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.
IRS May Hold Meetings On Determination Letters
By Allison BellNU Online News Service, April 1, 6:39 p.m. ? Employers and benefits advisors who really hate the Internal Revenue Service determination letter system might ...
March 10, 2002
Insurance Suitability Regulation Is At The CrossroadsInsurance Suitability Regulation Is At The CrossroadsByTremendous progress has been made by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners on suitability requirements for fixed insurance products. ...
March 08, 2002
House Judiciary OKs Class Action Jurisdiction BillNU Online News Service, Mar. 8, 9:52 a.m. -- WashingtonThe House Judiciary Committee Thursday approved legislation that would let defendants in multistate class action ...
March 03, 2002
Achieving Tax Deferral In Non-Qualified PlansAchieving Tax Deferral In Non-Qualified PlansBy Maggie MitchellNon-qualified plans are a very popular planning tool. They are particularly attractive to highly paid employees who want ...
March 03, 2002
IRS Requirements Set Forth In Rev. Proc. 92-65When the agreement is made prior to services being rendered, there are certain requirements that must be met in order to receive a favorable IRS ...
January 21, 2002
Cobalt Fights American Medical Over ProxyNU Online News Service, Jan. 21, 11:16 a.m. -- Cobalt Corp., Milwaukee, says it wants to nominate its own slate of directors in the ...
December 19, 2001
MetLife And Hancock To Run Federal LTC ProgramNU Online News Service, Dec. 19, 11:48 p.m. -- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has picked a partnership formed by MetLife Inc., New ...
December 09, 2001
Optional Federal Chartering: Be Careful What You Ask ForOptional Federal Chartering: Be Careful What You Ask ForThe American Council of Life Insurers last month decided to formally pursue optional federal chartering for life ...