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Committee chairman puts 401(k)s in cross hairs
A House committee chairman has indicated his intent to push for legislation in the next Congress that would strengthen certain aspects of 401(k) regulation.
GAO study urges guidance for pension plan investments
A report issued by the Government Accountability Office said the Labor Department should provide pension plans with guidance on investing in hedge funds and private equity.
SEC holds accounting round table
The SEC last month held a round table to discuss mark-to-market accounting as part of the regulator’s study on the method’s effect on recent bank collapses.
Push remains for hedge fund registration
The ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee said last month that he plans next year to revive legislation that would require hedge funds to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Advisory group proposes changes to financial reporting
The SEC Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial Reporting recently issued 25 recommendations intended to make financial information more useful and understandable to investors.
GAO study urges guidance for pension plan investments
A report issued recently by the Government Accountability Office said the Labor Department should provide pension plans with guidance on investing in hedge funds and private equity.
SEC launches accounting study
The SEC last month launched a study of mark-to-market accounting and its effect on recent bank failures.
Advisory group proposes changes to financial reporting
The SEC Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial Reporting recently issued 25 recommendations intended to make financial information more useful and understandable to investors.
Round table to focus on additional disclosure
The SEC plans to hold a round table on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to discuss ways to modernize its disclosure system to give investors more useful and timely information.
GAO study urges guidance for pension plan investments
A report issued recently by the Government Accountability Office said the Department of Labor should provide pension plans with guidance on investing in hedge funds and private equity.
Advisory group proposes changes to financial reporting
The SEC Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial Reporting last month issued 25 recommendations intended to make financial information more useful and understandable to investors.
Phased-in approach possible for new accounting standards
The SEC is leaning toward allowing U.S. companies to ease into any mandated transition to international accounting standards that come down the pike, according to a report in sister publication Financial Week.
Input sought for international accounting topics
The SEC is seeking comment on specific aspects of international financial-reporting standards.
SEC moving closer to proposing 12(b)-1 fee reform
An SEC official last month reiterated his agency’s intent to reform 12(b)-1 fees.
Hearing focuses on small-biz taxes
The Senate Finance Committee last month held its third hearing on U.S. tax code reform.
SEC seeks new disclosure standards
The SEC recently proposed modifying the disclosure form that investment advisers must file with the agency for public review.
Phased-in approach possible for international accounting
The SEC is leaning toward allowing U.S. companies to ease into any mandated transition to international accounting standards that come down the pike, according to a report in sister publication Financial Week.
Reform for 12(b)-1 fees on horizon
An SEC official said last month that the agency’s staff will recommend that 12(b)-1 fees be broken into at least two pieces: one that is a sales load and another that pays for shareholder servicing and distribution-related administration, according to a recent InvestmentNews report.
Finance Committee explores tax reform
The Senate Finance Committee last month held its second hearing on reforming the U.S. tax code.
Money fund scrutiny urged
A handful of trade groups have asked the SEC to increase its oversight of money market funds.
