IMCA will periodically provide our members with links to relevant, timely articles focusing on key issues affecting the legislative and regulatory environment. A preview of these articles is included below, and you can click on the links to read the articles.

Kohl May Expand Fiduciary Tag in Retirement Market
By Jessica Toonkel Marquez, published in InvestmentNews, January 7, 2010

Dodd, Shelby Voice Optimism on Banking Regulations
By Associated Press, published in InvestmentNews, January 6, 2010

Obstacle Course Awaits Senate Reg Reform Bill
By Stacy Kaper, published in Financial Planning, January 4, 2010

Estate Tax Expiration Gives Rise to Opportunities — and Heart-Wrenching Decisions
By Jessica Toonkel Marquez, published in InvestmentNews, December 22, 2009

SEC Scraps Surprise Audits for Non-Custodial Advisers
By Sara Hansard, published in InvestmentNews, December 16, 2009

Plan to Place B-D Advisers Under Finra Scrapped
By Jessica Toonkel Marquez, published in InvestmentNews, December 13, 2009

House Passes Sweeping Financial Reform
By Associated Press, published in InvestmentNews, December 11, 2009

Labor Department Reworking Investment Advice Rule
By Jessica Toonkel Marquez, published in InvestmentNews, November 20, 2009