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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 04, 2007
Europe keeps interest rates steady

The European Central Bank will leave key interest rates unchanged in light of a favorable medium-term outlook for economic activity in the region.

By Bloomberg
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 04, 2007
Merrill fires two senior executives

Osman Semerci, former head of the fixed-income division, and Dale Lattanzio, former head of structured credit products, have left the firm.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 04, 2007
Cash-poor Street can affect city, study says

Wall Street’s recent round of layoffs could ripple through the rest of New York City, impacting jobs and tax revenue.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 03, 2007
Schwab donates $1.25M to universities

The Charles Schwab Foundation pledged $1.25 million to Texas Tech University and the University of California at Irvine.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS OCT 03, 2007
401(k) 'generalists' must become experts

The 401(k) arena now demands specialized advisers, said Phil Chiricotti, president of the Center for Due Diligence.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Toronto bank to buy Commerce Bancorp

TD Bank Financial Group of Toronto will acquire Commerce Bancorp Inc. for $8.5 billion in an effort to expand its presence in the United States.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Capital gains rules eyed

Companion bills renew a past congressional attempt to make it harder for taxpayers to avoid paying capital gains taxes on certain investments.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Bill seeks restrictions on COLI policies

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

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Capital-gains parity for art at a standstill

Several measures that would put art and collectibles’ tax treatment on par with other investments are sitting in committee.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Principal trades still OK

Securities regulators voted last month to adopt a temporary rule allowing brokers with non-discretionary advisory accounts to continue making principal trades.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Broker exception for banks gets nod

The SEC and Federal Reserve last month approved rules that will allow banks to continue selling some securities products and services without registering as brokers.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Deferred VA rule gets nod

The Securities and Exchange Commission last month approved a FINRA rule governing the sale of deferred variable annuities.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Deadline looms for redemption-fee rule

The deadline is approaching for financial firms to comply with an SEC rule intended to curb market timing and abusive transactions in mutual funds.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
SEC seeks more input on hedge-fund minimums

Securities regulators are seeking additional input on their controversial proposal to change the minimum net-worth requirements of hedge fund investors.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Anti-fraud rule in effect

A rule took effect Sept. 10 that clarifies the SEC’s ability to go after hedge fund advisers who make false or misleading statements to investors.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
SEC proposes easing accounting rules on foreign firms

The SEC has issued a proposal to relax accounting regulations for foreign firms that trade on U.S. exchanges.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
B-D rules package still in pipeline

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

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Arguments scheduled in muni bond case

Oral arguments are scheduled for Nov. 5 before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could affect 529 college savings plans.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Congress delves into taxes on hedge funds, private equity

Congressional hearings held last month addressed the contentious issue of taxes paid by managers of hedge funds and private equity funds.

By IN Staff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Bill mandates study of hedge funds, private equity

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

By IN Staff