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  • June 5, 2007

Bill seeks restrictions on COLI policies

Corporate-owned life insurance would face new restrictions under a bill sitting in a House subcommittee.

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  • June 5, 2007

Tax break sought for collectibles

A congressional effort is afoot to put art and collectibles on equal footing with other investments when it comes to capital gains.

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  • June 5, 2007

Invest in small biz, get a tax benefit

Investors in certain small businesses could get a tax break under a bill sitting in committee.

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  • June 5, 2007

No income tax, just a sales tax

A Senate bill recently was introduced as a companion to HR 25, which would abolish the IRS and establish a national sales tax.

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  • June 5, 2007

Measure proposes ‘401Kids’ accounts

A congressional measure sitting in committee would create savings accounts for children that could finance a college education, a house or retirement.

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  • June 5, 2007

SEC delays comment deadline on rules package

Securities regulators have extended until June 18 the deadline for public input on proposed rules that address broker-dealer financial responsibilities.

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  • June 5, 2007

Extension sought for B-D rule compliance

The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a federal court to give brokerages until Oct. 1 to move clients out of fee-based brokerage accounts.

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  • June 5, 2007

Biz entertainment targeted

Securities regulators are inviting comment on rules that would impose limits on business entertainment at brokerage firms.

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  • June 5, 2007

SEC mulls bylaw changes sought by NASD

The SEC is considering NASD’s proposed bylaw changes that would enable NASD to merge its regulatory functions with the NYSE.

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  • June 5, 2007

Labor Department seeks input on 401(k) fees

The Department of Labor is asking for input on how to better deliver information on administrative and investment fees to 401(k) plan participants.