U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Angus King (I-ME) said they had introduced legislation Wednesday that would crack down on the practice of using high-value trusts to avoid income, gift and estate taxes...
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An Ohio judge on March 20 dismissed a case accusing two activist investors of violating Ohio’s anti-greenmail statute, a decision that if it had gone another way stood to chill investment in Ohio co...
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A new survey released by the American Bankers Association (ABA) shows growing consumer confidence in banks. Among the key findings of the survey, developed for ABA by Morning Consult, 87 percent o...
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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), joined U.S. Reps. Pramila Jayapla (D-WA) and Brendan Boyle (D-PA) in re-introducing legislation that would tax the ultra-millionaire households. The legislation,...
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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) elected Lucas White as chairman of its board for 2024-25. White, who is president of The Fountain Trust Co. in Covington, Ind., began his term on...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will take part in roundtable discussions at the University of North Georgia, and Dalton State College next week to discuss investments. Along with the S...
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On Friday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it had awarded eight new small business grants to six states and three territories totaling more than $84 million. Eight grants for more th...
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U.S. Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced legislation that would create a process for individuals with disabilities to notify businesses of barriers to accessibility. The ADA 3...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against two investment advisers, for making false and misleading statements about their purported use of artificial intelligence (AI). ...
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On Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it had charged 17 people for their roles in a $300 million crypto asset Ponzi scheme targeting the Latino community across the Unite...
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