LPL showed character in technology crisis
Kudos to LPL Financial Services’ management for its display of character during some very challenging days. We…
Subprime bailout is not the answer
The federal government should step in to bail out homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes…
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.
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.
Hedge fund registration still possibility
Two bills on Capitol Hill would require hedge fund advisers to register with securities regulators.
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.
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.
Bills battle mandatory arbitration
Legislation recently introduced would ban mandatory arbitration agreements.
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.
AMT fix remains legislative priority
The push to minimize the impact of the alternative minimum tax continues to grow.