FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM for FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

'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.

Contacted: Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Treasury, Dept of; Defense, Dept of (DOD); Federal Reserve System

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

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.

Contacted: Defense, Dept of (DOD); SENATE; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); White House Office; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Reserve System; Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 556 (110th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

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.

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office; Treasury, Dept of; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Federal Reserve System; Defense, Dept of (DOD); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)