Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
January 30, 2014
Insurance licensing reforms finally see lightSenate today voted 67-32 to pass the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, also known as NARAB II.
September 11, 2013
What is the difference between spree killers and terrorists?The two dont have the same but the consequences of their actions are usually the same.
April 26, 2013
House OKs measure designed to end controller furloughsFlight controllers on furlough, this is President Obama, youre clear to get back to work.
August 07, 2012
Congress’ Top 5 Pieces of ‘Unfinished Business’As Congress headed off for its August recess, quite a few tasks were left unresolved, with the biggest by far being legislation to avert the looming fiscal cliff.
June 27, 2012
Good QuestionsTwo years after the passage of Dodd-Frank, I think it is fair to say the landmark financial reform legislation has not inspired a lot of love.
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.