Business and Financial

Jun 2, 2009

Washington, D.C. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged 10 brokers with fraud for falsely marketing investments in derivatives of mortgage-backed securities as safe and suitable for retirees and others with conservative investment goals. The SEC alleges that the brokers…

May 19, 2009

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of the Treasury released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for March 2009. Net foreign purchases of long-term securities were $55.8 billion. * Net foreign purchases of long-term U.S. securities were $56.4 billion. Of this, net purchases…

Mar 31, 2009

WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), which listens to taxpayers, identifies key issues and makes recommendations for improving IRS service. TAP members are your friends and neighbors, walking in the…