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  • September 4, 2007

LPL showed character in technology crisis

Kudos to LPL Financial Services’ management for its display of character during some very challenging days. We…

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Subprime bailout is not the answer

The federal government should step in to bail out homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes…

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  • September 4, 2007

Hearing on tap in investment firm tax debate

The House Ways and Means Committee plans to hold a hearing this month to discuss the taxes paid by managers of hedge funds and private equity funds, according to published reports.

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  • September 4, 2007

Bill mandates study of hedge funds, private equity

A bill introduced last month would create a commission to study the hedge fund and private equity industries.

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  • September 4, 2007

Hedge fund registration still possibility

Two bills on Capitol Hill would require hedge fund advisers to register with securities regulators.

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  • September 4, 2007

National insurance charter back on table

A House bill recently introduced joins a Senate measure that would create an optional federal charter for the insurance industry.

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  • September 4, 2007

Push under way for retirement plan disclosure

Better disclosure about the specifics of 401(k) fees and investments would be required under a bill unveiled in late July.

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  • September 4, 2007

Bills battle mandatory arbitration

Legislation recently introduced would ban mandatory arbitration agreements.

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  • September 4, 2007

Tax-cut extension sought

A bipartisan bill was introduced recently that would make permanent the provisions in a 2003 law that reduced capital gains and estate taxes.

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  • September 4, 2007

AMT fix remains legislative priority

The push to minimize the impact of the alternative minimum tax continues to grow.