State Regulation
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March 01, 2006
Why We Went RIAThe increased burden of compliance is troubling many RIAs these days, but there's another side to the story. While we didn't realize it at the...
February 19, 2006
Congress Tightens Rules For Medicaid PlanningAs part of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 passed Feb. 1, Congress has tightened up the rules governing Medicaid eligibility, making it much more ...
February 19, 2006
Congress Tightens Rules For Medicaid PlanningAs part of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 passed Feb. 1, Congress has tightened up the rules governing Medicaid eligibility, making it much more ...
February 12, 2006
AIG To Pay $1.64 Billion To Settle Fraud ChargesAmerican International Group will pay a record $1.64 billion to settle state and federal charges of securities fraud, bid-rigging and failure to pay proper contributions ...
February 12, 2006
Pi?ata TimeIt's weeks like this--when there's a veritable explosion of lawsuits, investigations, regulatory demands and accusations--that you begin to wonder how industry leaders and just plain ...
February 12, 2006
L06editorsedgeIt's weeks like this--when there's a veritable explosion of lawsuits, investigations, regulatory demands and accusations--that you begin to wonder how industry leaders and just plain ...
February 07, 2006
Treasury Speaker Notes Lack Of UniformityA top U.S. Treasury Department official delivered a wide-ranging speech Monday at state insurance commissioners' annual conference in Naples, Fla.The 4-day event, which started Sunday, ...
February 01, 2006
Plan for the Winnebago setMany Americans, especially retirees, are choosing to spend their time in more than one state. Traditionally called snowbirds, these clients present advisors with a unique set of considerations not typically present with clients who are permanently
January 31, 2006
Plan for the Winnebago setMany Americans, especially retirees, are choosing to spend their time in more than one state. Traditionally called snowbirds, these clients present advisors with a unique set of considerations not typically present with clients who are permanently
January 26, 2006
HHS Acknowledges Drug Program Start-Up ProblemsThe federal government has agreed to reimburse at least 20 states that have been providing emergency medicines for low-income seniors and disabled people who could ...