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Early Days of the Biden Presidency: The Quiz

Early Days of the Biden Presidency: The Quiz

How much have you been following the first few weeks of the Biden administration? Take our quiz to find out.

By CFO Staff | February 24, 2021

Trump Signals Support for More Airline Aid

Risk & Compliance

Trump Signals Support for More Airline Aid

"We’ll be helping the airlines, you have to help the airlines,” the president says as carriers warn of layoffs.

By Matthew Heller | September 2, 2020

Top CEOs Urge Congress to Save Small Firms

Top CEOs Urge Congress to Save Small Firms

More than 100 executives said small businesses need "much more significant and sustained support" than the PPP to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Matthew Heller | August 4, 2020

House Report Says Wells Fargo Continues to ‘Abuse’ Customers

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House Report Says Wells Fargo Continues to ‘Abuse’ Customers

A new report slams the bank for failing to comply with regulatory orders on multiple customer abuse scandals and blasts regulators for inaction.

By Lauren Muskett | March 5, 2020

Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Robocalls

Risk & Compliance

Senate Passes Bill to Crack Down on Robocalls

“It’s a daily deluge of calls that Americans experience. It’s a consumer protection crisis," one of the legislation's sponsors says.

By Matthew Heller | May 28, 2019

JOBS Act 3.0: Would It Help Early-Stage Businesses?

Mergers & Acquisitions

JOBS Act 3.0: Would It Help Early-Stage Businesses?

Legislation passed by the House this week would ease some of the restrictions in the six-year-old Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act.

By Vincent Ryan | July 19, 2018

‘Financial CHOICE Act’ Would Be Big Boost for Banks

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‘Financial CHOICE Act’ Would Be Big Boost for Banks

The proposed law would significantly amend the Dodd-Frank Act and restore flexibility to financial institutions.

By Christopher Whalen | March 22, 2017

Planning For Tax Policy Turmoil

Planning For Tax Policy Turmoil

How to navigate a potential sea change in the U.S. corporate tax system.

By David Katz | February 28, 2017

Trump’s Pension Policy

Retirement Plans

Trump’s Pension Policy

If Trump shelves the new fiduciary rule, brokers might seek out deals that pay them best, rather than act in the best interests of sponsors and employees.

By Rob Massa | December 9, 2016

Deadline Looms for ‘Tax Extenders’ Package

Deadline Looms for ‘Tax Extenders’ Package

Lawmakers in Congress have until year-end to resolve issues including the "Cadillac" tax provision of Obamacare.

By Matthew Heller | December 7, 2015

Congress Revives Ex-Im Bank for 4 Years

Congress Revives Ex-Im Bank for 4 Years

The Senate's vote to renew the bank's charter ends a battle over its future that pitted GOP conservatives against business groups.

By Matthew Heller | December 4, 2015

Tax Breaks Gridlock Weighs on CFOs

Tax Breaks Gridlock Weighs on CFOs

A new survey says indecision over a bill to extend more than 50 tax breaks is contributing to CFOs' uncertainty about growth.

By Matthew Heller | August 27, 2015

Until November, It’s Status Quo in Congress

Until November, It’s Status Quo in Congress

Congress resumes session after Labor Day, but don't expect major funding bills to be passed before the November election.

By Iris Dorbian | August 20, 2014

Terrorism Insurance Outlook Brightens

Terrorism Insurance Outlook Brightens

With bills that would re-up federal terrorism insurance protection in the House and Senate, insurers are warming to the notion of providing coverage.

By David Katz | July 17, 2014

Treasury Proposal Would Thwart Corporate Inversions

Treasury Proposal Would Thwart Corporate Inversions

In March the Treasury Department proposed an amendment to tax law, taking effect in 2015, that would prevent most corporate inversion transactions.

By Vincent Ryan | May 8, 2014