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Public Can’t Get Enough of IPOs, Survey Finds
Judging by the initial public offerings (IPO) that already have come to the market this year, along with investment bankers’ predictions for the remainder of the year, the economy is indeed looking up. “If the investment bankers’ predictions play ou ...
Pension Funding Shortfall Shows Minor Improvement
Pension funding among companies of the S&P 500 showed a slim improvement last year, a May report from Standard & Poor’s, “S&P 500 2010: Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEBs)” shows. The pension funding rate inched up from 81.7 to 83.9 ...
Bill Would Limit Taxes on Digital Downloads
While supporters say legislation would ensure electronic downloads are not subject to higher taxes than music and software CDs, the battle continues over Internet taxes. Read more... | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...
BASIS POINTS: Have Opinions on the Affordable Care Act? The IRS Is Interested
If you have some thoughts about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) -- specifically, on what are being referred to as the "shared responsibility provisions," as well as on the 90-day limitation for waiting periods -- the IRS and Treasury are listening. Read m ...
Business Heavy Hitters Considering All Options for Cutting Debt, Including Raising Taxes
As national debt climbs to $30,000 per citizen, all areas of the budget must be considered with no preconditions, says Committee for Economic Development. The Committee for Economic Development (CED), a non-profit, non-partisan public policy organizatio ...
BASIS POINTS: What if the Government Shut Down and No One Noticed?
For now, it appears that a federal government shutdown has been averted. However, if one were to happen, what impact would it have on your business? What if the Government Shut Down and No One Noticed? | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...
BASIS POINTS: Getting Ready for the Reg Q Repeal
"Reg Q," which had prohibited banks from offering interest on business transaction accounts, is being repealed in July. What does that mean for treasurers? Getting Ready for the Reg Q Repeal | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...
IPOs and M&A Soar in First Quarter
In a hopeful sign for the economy, deal-makers have been on a rampage in the first three months of the year. Here's a look at the details. Deal Scorecard: IPOs and M&A Zoom in First Quarter | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...
BASIS POINTS: Calls to End Saturday Mail Delivery Are Getting Louder
A move by the U.S. Postal Service to eliminate Saturday deliveries could impact some treasury operations. Here’s an update. Treasurers, Take Note: Calls to End Saturday Mail Delivery Are Getting Louder | Source: The Big Fat Finance Blog . ...
BASIS POINTS: Record Employer Contributions Boost Pension Funding
Last year, the companies behind 100 of the largest defined-benefit plans in the country contributed a record $59 billion to their plans, according to the Milliman 2011 Pension Funding Study. However, plan assets still lag liabilities. Record Employer Co ...
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