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prohibited transaction exemption (PTE)

The prohibited transaction exemption (PTE) refers to a ruling by the US Department of Labor (DOL) based on specific facts and circumstances that a transaction is allowable under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulations.

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prohibited transaction exemption (PTE)

The prohibited transaction exemption (PTE) refers to a ruling by the US Department of Labor (DOL) based on specific facts and circumstances that a transaction is allowable under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulations.

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Required by pure captives insuring shareholders' employee benefit risks.