MELLON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION #1 for MELLON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION #1
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Discussed the merger of Mellon Financial Corporation and The Bank of New York taking place July 1, 2007. Basel - In February, lobbied for Pillar 2 treatment of operational risk in Basel II; by April, no longer lobbying in opposition to Pillar 1 treatment of operational risk - now supporting and lobbying to get the rules finalized.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WALTER R DAY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Lobbied against the following in H.R. 2, H.R. 976 and H.R. 1591: Retroactive change in tax on certain leases; denying fine/penalty deductibility; proposed changes in tax rules on deferred compensation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WALTER R DAY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS |
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