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In compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, passed in October, federal regulators have proposed a model for financial institutions to use when issuing privacy notices to consumers.
Privacy notices are required to disclose and describe an institution's information sharing practices to consumers throughout the entire period of the customer relationship.
The proposed model includes information on the purpose of the privacy
Members of the London -based International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) are organizing their efforts to update and implement international accounting standards for insurance contracts.
IAIS members met to discuss the exit value of liability, as well as to determine whether standards should vary when applied to life insurers and property/casualty insurers, according to reports.
Currently, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is determining whether to
With the universe of compliance rules, regulations, interpretations, and the like growing seemingly more complex every day, the potential to violate the rules multiplies. In addition, many of these rules are not written in everyday English, and there are many gray areas - again increasing the risk of violation. Many of the rules carry significant penalties for noncompliance (both in monetary terms as well as difficult examinations).
The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Foundation has awarded the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals with a $10,000 grant in an effort to provide for the Financial Education Partners (FEP) program.
The FEP provides pro bono financial counseling and education to those in need.
A 19-year MDRT member, Anthony J. Domino secured the MDRT Foundation grant on behalf of the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals, according to reports.
