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  • August 7, 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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  • August 7, 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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  • August 7, 2007

Measure proposes ‘401Kids’ accounts

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

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  • August 7, 2007

Anti-fraud rule gets nod

The SEC last month approved a rule that clarifies the agency’s ability to go after hedge fund advisers who make false or misleading statements to investors.

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  • August 7, 2007

SEC still mulls hedge fund minimums

Securities regulators continue to debate a proposal that they say would better protect hedge fund investors.

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  • August 7, 2007

SEC invites comment on two proxy-access proposals

The SEC is seeking input on two proposals that address the contentious issue of shareholder proxy access.

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  • August 7, 2007

SEC proposes easing accounting rules on foreign firms

The SEC is seeking comment on a proposal to relax accounting regulations for foreign firms that trade on U.S. exchanges.

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  • August 7, 2007

Stoli changes get OK

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recently voted to make changes to a model act that governs the use of stranger-owned life insurance.

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  • August 7, 2007

SEC mulls B-D rules package

Securities regulators are sorting through public input on proposed rules that address broker-dealer financial responsibilities.

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  • August 7, 2007

Court OKs delay on B-D rule compliance

A federal court of appeals recently granted the SEC’s request to give brokerage houses until Oct. 1 to move clients out of fee-based brokerage accounts, according to published reports.