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Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors.The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. The U.S. economy, the world's largest and most diverse, needs financial institutions of all sizes and business models. Smaller institutions effectively serve the needs of certain aspects of our economy, while larger institutions serve the needs of other aspects. The unique value of large institutions includes the sheer size of credits they can deliver, the array of products and services they offer, and their geographic reach capacities that smaller institutions simply dont share. Such size and scope-related capabilities are particularly important to globally active corporations and contribute directly to economic growth and job creation. Large banks, active in many countries across the world, also help integrate global stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets, making those markets more modern, liquid, and efficient. And large, globally active banks expand the supply of credit and other financial services to emerging market economies, making important contributions to the expansion of trade flows and opening foreign markets to U.S. goods and services. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Forum is concerned with the proposed rules, specifically, among other areas, the extraordinary overstatement of exposures in the single-counterparty credit limits Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. GAO Study -- S. 3709, To require a Government Accountability Office examination of transactions between large financial institutions and the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Value of large financial institutions -- The Forum is strongly of the view that an economy of the scale and complexity of the U.S. economy needs financial institutions of all kinds to meet a wide variety of financial needs. Each charter type, business model, and institution size helps to best serve the unique financial needs of particular businesses, households, consumers, savers, and investors. Community and regional banks provide essential support to a wide range of businesses and households within their communities. Similarly, large diversified institutions provide value particularly important to large, globally active U.S. corporations, and to the further development of foreign markets for U.S. goods and services both of which contribute directly and importantly to economic growth and job creation here at home. Expected legislation regarding the permitted size and resolution of large financial institutions.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM via FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
The Forum is strongly of the view that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy.The Forum supports regulation that would modernize and update the 65-year old regulatory process, and improve how federal agencies promulgate regulations with the most significant effects on jobs and economic growth. The Forum also supports tackling comprehensive tax reform in the next Congress; and agreeing to develop a long term plan to address America's excessive spending, particularly entitlement spending.
Source: Senate LDA
To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes.
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes.
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration H.R. 3606: The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0, H.R. 5893 Startup Act 2.0
Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration H.R. 3606: The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0, H.R. 5893 Startup Act 2.0
Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration H.R. 3606: The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0, H.R. 5893 Startup Act 2.0
Access to Capital for Job Creators Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration H.R. 3606: The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0, H.R. 5893 Startup Act 2.0
Access to Capital for Job Creators Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
S. 365, "Budget Control Act of 2011", The Forum feels strongly that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy. The Forum supported H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011, would modernize and update the 65-year old regulatory process, and improve how federal agencies promulgate regulations with the most significant affects on jobs and economic growth.
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration H.R. 3606: The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0, H.R. 5893 Startup Act 2.0
U.S. Financial Services Global Viability Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. The U.S. economy, the world's largest and most diverse, needs financial institutions of all sizes and business models. Smaller institutions effectively serve the needs of certain aspects of our economy, while larger institutions serve the needs of other aspects. The unique value of large institutions includes the sheer size of credits they can deliver, the array of products and services they offer, and their geographic reach capacities that smaller institutions simply dont share. Such size and scope-related capabilities are particularly important to globally active corporations and contribute directly to economic growth and job creation. Large banks, active in many countries across the world, also help integrate global stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets, making those markets more modern, liquid, and efficient. And large, globally active banks expand the supply of credit and other financial services to emerging market economies, making important contributions to the expansion of trade flows and opening foreign markets to U.S. goods and services. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Forum is concerned with the proposed rules, specifically, among other areas, the extraordinary overstatement of exposures in the single-counterparty credit limits. Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. Volcker Rule -- The Forum supports H.R. 6524, the "U.S. Financial Services Global Viability Act." H.R. 6524 would suspend enforcement of the Volcker Rule at least until other countries adopt similar statutory restrictions. GAO Study -- S. 3708, To require a Government Accountability Office examination of transactions between large financial institutions and the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. India Finance Bill 2012 - The Forum opposes proposed tax amendments in the India Finance Bill 2012. These proposed amendments will have a significant negative effect on our companies, customers and shareholders, and investors in India and may have a detrimental impact on the flow of direct investment into India. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2008
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration H.R. 3606: The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0, H.R. 5893 Startup Act 2.0
To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, and for other purposes.
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
Access to Capital for Job Creators Act
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
S. 365, "Budget Control Act of 2011", The Forum feels strongly that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy. The Forum supported H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011, would modernize and update the 65-year old regulatory process, and improve how federal agencies promulgate regulations with the most significant affects on jobs and economic growth.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses. The Forum supports corporate tax policies that allow for a temporary deferral of U.S. taxes until those earnings have been paid to the parent company.
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain manufacturing equipment.
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Implementation of regulations and the executive order of H.R. 556 - FINSA of 2007 (CFIUS) which takes prudent steps to improve the process for vetting foreign investments in the U.S. in a way that does not become so unwieldy and uninviting that valuable investment from abroad is discouraged, hurting jobs and economic growth. Capital Market Competitiveness generally - The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open & competitive U.S. markets. Capital Market Competitiveness generally (continued) The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. The Financial Forum supports supervisory and regulatory reforms that will enhance the effectiveness and competitiveness of the U.S. financial services industry.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Capital Market Competitiveness generally - The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open & competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. Credit Cards and the availability of credit - Forum supports policy that encourages the availability of credit to the U.S. economy. H. Res. 273/Financial Literacy - The Forum supports policies that bring appropriate focus to the issue of financial education in the U.S. and around the world. H.R. 556 - FINSA of 2007 (CFIUS) All provisions that take prudent steps to improve the process for vetting foreign investments in the U.S. in a way that does not become so unwieldy and uninviting that valuable investment from abroad is discouraged, hurting jobs and ecoonomic growth.
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain manufacturing equipment.
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
Capital Market Competitiveness generally - The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open & competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. Credit Cards and the availability of credit - Forum supports policy that encourages the availability of credit to the U.S. economy. H. Res. 273/Financial Literacy - The Forum supports policies that bring appropriate focus to the issue of financial education in the U.S. and around the world. H.R. 556 - FINSA of 2007 (CFIUS) All provisions that take prudent steps to improve the process for vetting foreign investments in the U.S. in a way that does not become so unwieldy and uninviting that valuable investment from abroad is discouraged, hurting jobs and ecoonomic growth.
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain manufacturing equipment.
Client: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM · Firm: FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM
H.R. 556 - FINSA of 2007 (CFIUS) All provisions that take prudent steps to improve the process for vetting foreign investments in the U.S. in a way that does not become so unwieldy and uninviting that valuable investment from abroad is discouraged, hurting jobs and economic growth.
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports.The Forum supports China's continued liberalization of its currency policy and accelerated movement toward a market-determined value of the yuan. The Forum regards policies intended to penalize or punish China as counterproductive. The Forum also urges faster and more comprehensive reform and modernization of China's financial system. A more modern and effective financial system is critically important to achieving China's goal of a more consumption-based Chinese economy -- which is very much in the interest of the United States. According to the Commerce Department, every additional $1 billion in exports creates approximately 5,000 new American jobs. The Forum is very supportive of the U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), announced by President Obama during the 2013 State of the Union address. If achieved, the agreement would be the most ambitious since the founding of the WTO--encompassing 28 nations, half of global input, and a third of all trade.
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs.The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
The Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and supporting policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses.
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors.The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. The U.S. economy, the world's largest and most diverse, needs financial institutions of all sizes and business models. Smaller institutions effectively serve the needs of certain aspects of our economy, while larger institutions serve the needs of other aspects. The unique value of large institutions includes the sheer size of credits they can deliver, the array of products and services they offer, and their geographic reach capacities that smaller institutions simply dont share. Such size and scope-related capabilities are particularly important to globally active corporations and contribute directly to economic growth and job creation. Large banks, active in many countries across the world, also help integrate global stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets, making those markets more modern, liquid, and efficient. And large, globally active banks expand the supply of credit and other financial services to emerging market economies, making important contributions to the expansion of trade flows and opening foreign markets to U.S. goods and services. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Forum is concerned with the proposed rules, specifically, among other areas, the extraordinary overstatement of exposures in the single-counterparty credit limits Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. GAO Study -- S. 3709, To require a Government Accountability Office examination of transactions between large financial institutions and the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Value of large financial institutions -- The Forum is strongly of the view that an economy of the scale and complexity of the U.S. economy needs financial institutions of all kinds to meet a wide variety of financial needs. Each charter type, business model, and institution size helps to best serve the unique financial needs of particular businesses, households, consumers, savers, and investors. Community and regional banks provide essential support to a wide range of businesses and households within their communities. Similarly, large diversified institutions provide value particularly important to large, globally active U.S. corporations, and to the further development of foreign markets for U.S. goods and services both of which contribute directly and importantly to economic growth and job creation here at home. Expected legislation regarding the permitted size and resolution of large financial institutions.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum supports China's continued liberalization of its currency policy and accelerated movement toward a market-determined value of the yuan. In this regard, the Forum supports U.S. polices that encourage and incentivize further currency liberalization. The Forum regards policies intended to penalize or punish China as counterproductive. The Forum also urges faster and more comprehensive reform and modernization of China's financial system. A more modern and effective financial system is critically important to achieving China's goal of a more consumption-based Chinese economy -- which is very much in the interest of the United States. According to the Commerce Department, every additional $1 billion in exports creates approximately 5,000 new American jobs.
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. The U.S. economy, the world's largest and most diverse, needs financial institutions of all sizes and business models. Smaller institutions effectively serve the needs of certain aspects of our economy, while larger institutions serve the needs of other aspects. The unique value of large institutions includes the sheer size of credits they can deliver, the array of products and services they offer, and their geographic reach capacities that smaller institutions simply dont share. Such size and scope-related capabilities are particularly important to globally active corporations and contribute directly to economic growth and job creation. Large banks, active in many countries across the world, also help integrate global stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets, making those markets more modern, liquid, and efficient. And large, globally active banks expand the supply of credit and other financial services to emerging market economies, making important contributions to the expansion of trade flows and opening foreign markets to U.S. goods and services. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Forum is concerned with the proposed rules, specifically, among other areas, the extraordinary overstatement of exposures in the single-counterparty credit limits. Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. Volcker Rule -- The Forum supports H.R. 6524, the "U.S. Financial Services Global Viability Act." H.R. 6524 would suspend enforcement of the Volcker Rule at least until other countries adopt similar statutory restrictions. GAO Study -- S. 3708, To require a Government Accountability Office examination of transactions between large financial institutions and the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
The Forum feels strongly that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy. The Forum supports regulation that would modernize and update the 65-year old regulatory process, and improve how federal agencies promulgate regulations with the most significant affects on jobs and economic growth. The Forum supports legislation that averts Americas impending fiscal cliff. Failure to address the automatic tax increases and spending cuts would reduce economic growth and could jeopardize economic recovery. In addition to immediate action on the fiscal cliff, the Forum also supports tackling comprehensive tax reform in the next Congress; and agreeing to develop a long term plan to address America's excessive spending, particularly entitlement spending.
The Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses.
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. The U.S. economy, the world's largest and most diverse, needs financial institutions of all sizes and business models. Smaller institutions effectively serve the needs of certain aspects of our economy, while larger institutions serve the needs of other aspects. The unique value of large institutions includes the sheer size of credits they can deliver, the array of products and services they offer, and their geographic reach capacities that smaller institutions simply dont share. Such size and scope-related capabilities are particularly important to globally active corporations and contribute directly to economic growth and job creation. Large banks, active in many countries across the world, also help integrate global stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets, making those markets more modern, liquid, and efficient. And large, globally active banks expand the supply of credit and other financial services to emerging market economies, making important contributions to the expansion of trade flows and opening foreign markets to U.S. goods and services. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Forum requested a Comment Deadline Extension on Volcker Rule Proposed Regulations. The Forum is concerned with the proposed rules, specifically, among other areas, the extraordinary overstatement of exposures in the single-counterparty credit limits Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy.
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum supports China's continued liberalization of its currency policy and accelerated movement toward a market-determined value of the yuan. In this regard, the Forum supports U.S. polices that encourage and incentivize further currency liberalization. The Forum regards policies intended to penalize or punish China as counterproductive. The Forum also urges faster and more comprehensive reform and modernization of China's financial system. A more modern and effective financial system is critically important to achieving China's goal of a more consumption-based Chinese economy -- which is very much in the interest of the United States. According to the Commerce Department, every additional $1 billion in exports creates approximately 5,000 new American jobs. The Forum supports policies that aim to strengthen the resilience of the financial services sector, as promulgated by G-20. The Forum is concerned about the unintended consequences of the regulatory treatment of trade finance instruments under the Basel framework.
The Forum supports the United States engagement in the global economy through approved international bodies like the IMF. The Forum believes it would be in the best interest of the capital markets for the U.S. to honor its obligations made as a part of those bodies and opposes measures to rescind committments made for the stability of international markets.
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
The Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses.
The Forum feels strongly that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy. The Forum supports regulation that would modernize and update the 65-year old regulatory process, and improve how federal agencies promulgate regulations with the most significant affects on jobs and economic growth. The Forum supports legislation that averts Americas impending fiscal cliff. Failure to address the automatic tax increases and spending cuts would reduce economic growth and could jeopardize economic recovery. In addition to immediate action on the fiscal cliff, the Forum also supports tackling comprehensive tax reform in the next Congress; and agreeing to develop a long term plan to address America's excessive spending, particularly entitlement spending.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
The Financial Services Forum supports the United States engagement in the global economy through approved international bodies like the IMF. The Financial Services Forum believes it would be in the best interest of the capital markets for the U.S. to honor its obligations made as a part of those bodies and opposes measures to rescind committments made for the stability of international markets.
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. India Finance Bill 2012 - The Forum opposes proposed tax amendments in the India Finance Bill 2012. These proposed amendments will have a significant negative effect on our companies, customers and shareholders, and investors in India and may have a detrimental impact on the flow of direct investment into India. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum supports China's continued liberalization of its currency policy and accelerated movement toward a market-determined value of the yuan. In this regard, the Forum supports U.S. polices that encourage and incentivize further currency liberalization. The Forum regards policies intended to penalize or punish China as counterproductive. The Forum also urges faster and more comprehensive reform and modernization of China's financial system. A more modern and effective financial system is critically important to achieving China's goal of a more consumption-based Chinese economy -- which is very much in the interest of the United States. According to the Commerce Department, every additional $1 billion in exports creates approximately 5,000 new American jobs. The Forum supports policies that aim to strengthen the resilience of the financial services sector, as promulgated by G-20. The Forum is concerned about the unintended consequences of the regulatory treatment of trade finance instruments under the Basel framework. The Forum supports the conclusion of a high-standard, 21st-century Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement and a robust financial services chapter.
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. The U.S. economy, the world's largest and most diverse, needs financial institutions of all sizes and business models. Smaller institutions effectively serve the needs of certain aspects of our economy, while larger institutions serve the needs of other aspects. The unique value of large institutions includes the sheer size of credits they can deliver, the array of products and services they offer, and their geographic reach capacities that smaller institutions simply dont share. Such size and scope-related capabilities are particularly important to globally active corporations and contribute directly to economic growth and job creation. Large banks, active in many countries across the world, also help integrate global stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets, making those markets more modern, liquid, and efficient. And large, globally active banks expand the supply of credit and other financial services to emerging market economies, making important contributions to the expansion of trade flows and opening foreign markets to U.S. goods and services. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Forum requested for Comment Deadline Extension on Volcker Rule Proposed Regulations. Section 165 Comment Letter. The Forum is concerned with the proposed rules, specifically the extraordinary overstatement of exposures in the single-counterparty credit limits Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy.
The Forum feels strongly that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy. The Forum supports regulation that would modernize and update the 65-year old regulatory process, and improve how federal agencies promulgate regulations with the most significant affects on jobs and economic growth.
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration H.R. 3606: The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0, H.R. 5893 Startup Act 2.0
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum does not support legislative efforts to pressure China to accelerate the appreciation of its currency. The Forum believes this is not productive and could damage U.S. interests with a key economic partner. The Forum supports policies that aim to strengthen the resilience of the financial services sector, as promulgated by G-20. The Forum is concerned about the unintended consequences of the regulatory treatment of trade finance instruments under the Basel framework.
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Forum requested for Comment Deadline Extension on Volcker Rule Proposed Regulations. Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy.
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
S. 365, "Budget Control Act of 2011", The Forum feels strongly that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy. The Forum supported H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011, would modernize and update the 65-year old regulatory process, and improve how federal agencies promulgate regulations with the most significant affects on jobs and economic growth.
S.AMDT.501 to S.679 - DeMint Amendment. The Financial Services Forum supports the United States engagement in the global economy through approved international bodies like the IMF. The Financial Services Forum believes it would be in the best interest of the capital markets for the U.S. to honor its obligations made as a part of those bodies and opposes measures to rescind committments made for the stability of international markets.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 365, "Budget Control Act of 2011", The Forum feels strongly that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy. The Forum supported H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011, would modernize and update the 65-year old regulatory process, and improve how federal agencies promulgate regulations with the most significant affects on jobs and economic growth.
S.AMDT.501 to S.679 - DeMint Amendment. The Financial Services Forum supports the United States engagement in the global economy through approved international bodies like the IMF. The Financial Services Forum believes it would be in the best interest of the capital markets for the U.S. to honor its obligations made as a part of those bodies and opposes measures to rescind committments made for the stability of international markets.
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
S.AMDT.501 to S.679 - DeMint Amendment. The Financial Services Forum supports the United States engagement in the global economy through approved international bodies like the IMF. The Financial Services Forum believes it would be in the best interest of the capital markets for the U.S. to honor its obligations made as a part of those bodies and opposes measures to rescind committments made for the stability of international markets.
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. APEC Privacy Framework - The Forum supports an APEC Privacy Framework that does not unduly restrict the global flow of data which is vital for financial institutions to meet customer needs and serve them efficiently.
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. APEC Privacy Framework - The Forum supports an APEC Privacy Framework that does not unduly restrict the global flow of data which is vital for financial institutions to meet customer needs and serve them efficiently.
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum supports renewal of the President's Trade Promotion Authority and rapid passage of the 3 existing FTA's to ensure the U.S. remains an active participant in the global economy. FTA's for Panama, Colombia, and Korea.
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. APEC Privacy Framework - The Forum supports an APEC Privacy Framework that does not unduly restrict the global flow of data which is vital for financial institutions to meet customer needs and serve them efficiently.
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of regulations and the executive order of H.R. 556 - FINSA of 2007 (CFIUS) which takes prudent steps to improve the process for vetting foreign investments in the U.S. in a way that does not become so unwieldy and uninviting that valuable investment from abroad is discouraged, hurting jobs and economic growth. Capital Market Competitiveness generally - The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open & competitive U.S. markets. Capital Market Competitiveness generally (continued) The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. The Financial Forum supports supervisory and regulatory reforms that will enhance the effectiveness and competitiveness of the U.S. financial services industry.
'WTO - Doha Development Agenda'. The Forum supports trade which plays a major role in the promotion of economic development and the alleviation of poverty. China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. TPA Renewal - The Forum supports renewal of the President's trade promotion authority & rapid passage of 4 existing FTA's to TPA Renewal (continued) ensure the U.S. remains an active participant in the global economy. FTA's for Peru, Panama, Korea, and Colombia. Globalization Study/Worker Competitiveness - The Forum supports a 21st century economy with a competitive global workplace.
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2007 · year_end · YY
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to grow, create jobs, and attract foreign investment. We support reducing corporate tax rates and preserving current reductions in key areas.
H.R. 556 - FINSA of 2007 (CFIUS) All provisions that take prudent steps to improve the process for vetting foreign investments in the U.S. in a way that does not become so unwieldy and uninviting that valuable investment from abroad is discouraged, hurting jobs and economic growth.
'WTO - Doha Development Agenda'. The Forum supports international trade which plays a major role in the promotion of economic development and the alleviation of poverty. China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. TPA Renewal - The Forum supports renewal of the President's trade promotion authority & rapid passage of 4 existing
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2007 · mid_year · MM
TPA Renewal (continued) FTA's to ensure the U.S. remains an active participant in the global economy. FTA's for Peru, Panama, Korea, and Colombia. Globalization Study/Worker Competitiveness - The Forum supports a 21st century economy with a competitive global workforce. 'WTO - Doha Development Agenda'. The Forum supports international trade which plays a major role in the promotion of economic development and the alleviation of poverty. China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. TPA Renewal - The Forum supports renewal of the President's trade promotion authority & rapid passage of 4 existing
Capital Market Competitiveness generally - The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open & competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy. Credit Cards and the availability of credit - Forum supports policy that encourages the availability of credit to the U.S. economy. H. Res. 273/Financial Literacy - The Forum supports policies that bring appropriate focus to the issue of financial education in the U.S. and around the world. H.R. 556 - FINSA of 2007 (CFIUS) All provisions that take prudent steps to improve the process for vetting foreign investments in the U.S. in a way that does not become so unwieldy and uninviting that valuable investment from abroad is discouraged, hurting jobs and ecoonomic growth.
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2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The Forum requested for Comment Deadline Extension on Volcker Rule Proposed Regulations. Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy.
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum supports renewal of the President's Trade Promotion Authority and rapid passage of the 3 existing FTA's to ensure the U.S. remains an active participant in the global economy. FTA's for Panama, Colombia, and Korea. The Forum does not support legislative efforts to pressure China to accelerate the appreciation of its currency. The Forum believes this is not productive and could damage U.S. interests with a key economic partner. The Forum supports policies that aim to strengthen the resilience of the financial services sector, as promulgated by G-20. The Forum is concerned about the unintended consequences of the regulatory treatment of trade finance instruments under the Basel framework.
The Financial Services Forum supports policies that enhance the circumstances for new business formation and survival by reducing regulatory burden and policies that provide access to capital and credit for new and small businesses. S. 1835 United States Covered Bond Act of 2011, S. 1831 The Access to Capital Job Creators Act, S. 1791 The Democratizing Access to Capital Act, S. 1824 The Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act H.R. 2930 Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2940 Access to Capital for Job Creators Act, H.R. 2167 Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act, H.R. 1965 To amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Financial Regulatory Reform and Modernization - The Forum supports reform and modernization of the financial regulatory system to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promote financial systemic stability, and protect the varied interests of depositors, consumers, and investors. The "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" - The Forum supports financial regulatory reform that: 1) establishes resolution authority to end "too-big-to-fail"; 2) enhances consumer protections; 3) regulates over-the-counter derivatives; and, 4) provides for "systemic supervision" of the U.S. financial system. The Forum opposes legislation to preemptively dismantle or limit the activities of well-capitalized and well-managed financial institutions, haircuts on secured creditors to financial institutions in the course of a resolution, and punitive taxes or levies on financial institutions. Derivatives are important tools that enable companies to minimize and manage their exposure to a wide range of risks, thereby freeing up vital capital for other uses. The Forum maintains that financial derivatives should be subject to prudential supervision and supports the establishment of a systemic risk supervisor to monitor, assess and address systemic risk, in continuous interaction with functional regulators to address any threats to the financial system, including in the derivatives markets. The Forum is actively engaged with the various financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Capital Requirements -- The Forum supports regulatory capital requirements that ensure safety, soundness, and systemic stability while not undermining lending that stimulates economic growth and job creation. The Forum is actively engaged with financial regulators to ensure the effective implementation of the Basel III capital and liquidity framework. Capital Market Competitiveness -- The Forum supports the free flow of capital and open and competitive U.S. markets. The Forum also supports maintaining the United States as an attractive place for investment and a continued leader in the global economy.
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum supports renewal of the President's Trade Promotion Authority and rapid passage of the 3 existing FTA's to ensure the U.S. remains an active participant in the global economy. FTA's for Panama, Colombia, and Korea. The Forum does not support legislative efforts to pressure China to accelerate the appreciation of its currency. The Forum believes this is not productive and could damage U.S. interests with a key economic partner.
S. 365, "Budget Control Act of 2011", The Forum feels strongly that Congress should work together to enable the U.S. to be able to meet all its financial obligations on time to ensure global confidence in our markets, currency, and political process. The Forum believes the downsides of U.S. default could cause undesirable ripple effects to the global economy.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
S.AMDT.501 to S.679 - DeMint Amendment. The Financial Services Forum supports the United States engagement in the global economy through approved international bodies like the IMF. The Financial Services Forum believes it would be in the best interest of the capital markets for the U.S. to honor its obligations made as a part of those bodies and opposes measures to rescind on committments made for the stability of international markets. The Financial Services Forum has urged Congress and the White House to increase the debt limit and commit to a long-term deficit reduction plan. Failure to raise the debt ceiling and the ensuing default and inability of our country to pay its bills as they come due would have harsh implications for the U.S. Dollar, the international and domestic financial system, economic growth, and job creation. We believe it is critically important that our leaders arrive at a deal to avoid both the negative consequences of a default and address our federal debt and large annual budget deficits in a responsible way.
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum supports renewal of the President's Trade Promotion Authority and rapid passage of the 3 existing FTA's to ensure the U.S. remains an active participant in the global economy. FTA's for Panama, Colombia, and Korea.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
China - The Forum supports economic engagement with China to promote the liberalization of China's financial markets. Economic Engagement, Trade and Exports - The Forum supports promoting economic growth through international engagement, trade and exports. The Forum supports renewal of the President's Trade Promotion Authority and rapid passage of the 3 existing FTA's to ensure the U.S. remains an active participant in the global economy. FTA's for Panama, Colombia, and Korea.
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to create jobs, and attract foreign investment. The Forum believes that imposing taxes and fees on the financial sector will restrict the availability of credit, increase the tax burden on investors and impede the ability of the financial sector to create jobs. S. 722, the "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act" - The Forum supports strengthening the economy through policies that foster private savings and capital investment. The Forum supports maintaining the existing tax rates on dividends and capital gains. The Forum opposes onerous fees and taxes imposed on large financial institutions that will undermine economic growth by impairing the ability of financial institutions to extend credit to individuals and businesses. The Forum supports corporate tax policies that allow for a temporary deferral of U.S. taxes until those earnings have been paid to the parent company.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to grow, create jobs, and attract foreign investment. We support reducing corporate tax rates and preserving current reductions in key areas.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Tax Policy - The Forum supports tax policy that keeps the U.S. economy open to grow, create jobs, and attract foreign investment. We support reducing corporate tax rates and preserving current reductions in key areas.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office