Repeal sought for insurance antitrust exclusion
Companion bills introduced last month on Capitol Hill would repeal a 1945 act that effectively excludes the insurance industry from federal antitrust regulations.
Measure targets estate tax, sunset provisions
A House bill introduced in January would repeal the estate tax and make certain temporary tax cuts permanent.
Mutual fund tax measure back on table
A House bill recently introduced would let mutual fund investors defer taxation of reinvested capital gains until shares are redeemed.
Bill seeks restrictions on COLI policies
Corporate-owned life insurance would face new restrictions under a bill introduced in January.
Art and collectibles bill revived
A new congressional effort is afoot to put art and collectibles on equal footing with other investments when it comes to capital gains.
Tax breaks sought for small-biz investors
Investors in certain small businesses could get a tax break under a bill introduced in January.
Measure aims to end income tax
A bill that would abolish the IRS and establish a national sales tax recently was introduced.
401Kids savings accounts sought
A congressional measure introduced this year would create savings accounts for children that could finance a college education, a house or retirement.
Shareholder-access measure introduced
A bill introduced last week would let shareholders weigh in on executive compensation packages.
Regulators mull revised fund governance rule
The SEC is considering a compromise on the contentious issue of mutual fund governance, according to a published report.