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Latest Data Shows That the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Did Not Dampen Charitable Giving

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Latest Data Shows That the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Did Not Dampen Charitable Giving

Americans are very generous people, and they give despite the reduced tax benefits of giving. That’s the takeaway from Giving USA’s latest annual report on the charitable contributions of individuals, corporations, and foundations. Altogether, Americans contributed nearly $450 billion to charitable causes in 2019. This is a record level of giving in nominal terms; adjusting…

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SEC chief urged to drop U.S. Attorney bid amid political battle

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on SEC chief urged to drop U.S. Attorney bid amid political battle

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton was surprised and dismayed by the political battle that quickly erupted over his pending nomination to be the top federal prosecutor in New York, said people familiar with the matter. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/sec-chief-urged-to-drop-u-s-attorney-bid-amid-political-battle

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Wayfair at 2: The complexity continues

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Wayfair at 2: The complexity continues

With the landmark Supreme Court decision marking its second anniversary, Avalara’s Scott Peterson and Liz Armbruester dive into its origins — and its many, many ramifications. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/podcast/wayfair-at-2-the-complexity-continues

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Trump administration flips on PPP disclosures after backlash

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Trump administration flips on PPP disclosures after backlash

The Trump administration, following a backlash, said it would release details about companies that received loans of $150,000 or more from a coronavirus relief program for small businesses. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/trump-administration-flips-on-ppp-disclosures-after-backlash

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HSCM Bermuda recapitalises fronting insurer for auto insurtech Buckle

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on HSCM Bermuda recapitalises fronting insurer for auto insurtech Buckle

HSCM Bermuda Management Company, the insurance and reinsurance investment business entity of asset manager Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd., has recapitalised an auto insurer to support the expansion of ride share and sharing economy focused insurtech Buckle. Buckle is a provider of technology-driven financial products and services to the shared economy, with insurance for ride…

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Gold’s Long-term Turning Point is Here

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Gold’s Long-term Turning Point is Here
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Historical precedents are in many a technician’s toolbox – and it’s a tool they reach for with success repeatedly. Does the yellow metal offer any interesting parallels? Q1 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Gold had declined and it recovered, but the above simply prolongs the 2008-2020 analogy; it doesn’t invalidate it. Today, gold […]

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Coronavirus stimulus 2: Is August 8 is the unofficial deadline

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Coronavirus stimulus 2: Is August 8 is the unofficial deadline
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The majority of Coronavirus stimulus checks promised by the CARES Act have already been sent, and would have likely been spent by Americans as well. With economic activities still far from normal, people are anxiously waiting for coronavirus stimulus 2. However, we haven’t yet seen anything conclusive on the second relief package except for remarks […]

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Mental health among Asian American health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Mental health among Asian American health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Fear, despair, and exhaustion are emotions collectively expressed by health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Years of health care experience has not equipped us with ways to maintain our mental wellbeing in the face of current pandemic, as evidenced by painful stories of fellow colleagues who have lost their lives. An especially vulnerable group…

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Covid-19 “compounded” firming of reinsurance at Florida renewal: GC

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Covid-19 “compounded” firming of reinsurance at Florida renewal: GC

The Covid-19 pandemic has compounded an already firming reinsurance market environment at the renewals, causing challenges in completing placements and driving double-digit Florida rate increases, according to Guy Carpenter. The reinsurance broker explained that the June 1st reinsurance renewals for Florida property and catastrophe risks were particularly affected by the the pandemic. The result was…

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9 Things You Really Can’t Return to Amazon

By Angelica | Jun 22, 2020 | Comments Off on 9 Things You Really Can’t Return to Amazon

Buying things from Amazon couldn’t be easier, but what about returning them? The good news is that Amazon has fairly liberal return policies. In most cases, you have 30 days to return items purchased directly from Amazon, and the retailer describes its return shipping process as “easy and flexible” But there are some things you…

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