Other Finance
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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: What’s In It for Banks and Thrifts
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, signed into law by President Clinton on November 12, 1999, is a sweeping piece of financial modernization legislation. In broad terms, the Act: Under the so-called merchant banking powers of the Act, broad authority is ...
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4th Annual Financial Services Conference
HON. PETER FISHER: Continuous improvement in the efficiency with which we convert savings into investment is the preeminent objective that we, as a society, have for our financial intermediaries. We want both to minimize the potential loss of ...
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What is Lender Liability?
Lender liability, which first gained prominence in the mid-1980s, has gained acceptance as a substantive body of law. Briefly, lender liability law says lenders must treat their borrowers fairly, and when they don't, they can be subject to borrower ...
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What Is a Credit Union?
A federal credit union is a nonprofit, cooperative financial institution owned and run by its members. Organized to serve, democratically controlled credit unions provide their members with a safe place to save and borrow at reasonable rates ...
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Using Ads to Shop for Home Financing: Fast Facts
for Consumers Using Ads to Shop for Home Financing Phrases such as "effective rate," "adjustable rate," or "flexible payments" indicate that the credit terms may change. If you see any of these phrases in an ad, find out more about the credit ...
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Treasury’s Blueprint: Regulatory Efficiency or More Red Tape?
On March 31, 2008, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued its "Blueprint for a Modernized Financial Regulatory Structure," the largest proposed revamping of federal financial regulation and oversight since the Great Depression.1 Although ...
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Transfer Pricing Update Canada
Some transfer pricing trends are beginning to emerge that taxpayers should be aware of and be prepared to address in the course of preparing for an audit. Observers have noted: • the CRA's use of the "recharacterization" and penalty provisions in ...
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The Grandfathered Thrift Holding Company – Adding Banking Products Without The Burdens
Many investment management, brokerage, insurance and other firms have recognized the benefits that a banking charter to add to their organization. The charter’s lending, deposit, and trust powers can complement, with financially accretive products ...
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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: What’s In It for the Insurance Industry
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, signed into law by President Clinton on November 12, 1999, is a sweeping piece of financial modernization legislation. In broad terms, the Act: Gramm-Leach-Bliley closes the unitary thrift holding company door, pursuant ...
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SEC Issues No-Action Letter Concerning Pre-Paid Forward Contracts on Equity Securities
In recent years, equity securities have become an increasingly important component of the financial portfolios of individuals. Many of these securities are "restricted" for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 because they were obtained in an ...
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