MADISON, Wis. - (07/27/06) -- CUNA Mutual Group announcedWednesday it is one of the first investment companies to takeadvantage of a new Securities and Exchange Commission ruling thatwill allow it to mix its core MEMBERS Mutual Fund menu with fundsof other fund companies in a single portfolio. MEMBERS Mutual Fundswill become among the first investment houses to offer assetallocation funds that combine internal proprietary funds withexternal funds, beginning on July 31. This type of asset allocationfund, known as a 'Fund of Funds,' is a mutual fund that invests inother mutual funds
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The Jackson, Mississippi, company will use proceeds from the sale of its Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance unit to restructure its investment portfolio, moving $1.6 billion of low-yield securities off the balance sheet.
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Congressional Review Act resolutions are ramping up ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Experts say that, although none are likely to become law, the resolutions are still powerful messaging and political tools.
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The ABA is testing an information-exchange network to allow banks to share their fraud data with each other. Companies including Baselayer are also building solutions.
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Republicans on the House and Senate Small Business committees are accusing the SBA of being irresponsible in granting Funding Circle permission to participate in its flagship loan-guarantee program.
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