In this issue of CFWD we discuss:
- SEC Rejects Exclusion of Shareholder Proposal Regarding Compensation Limitations for TARP Participant
- Single Scheme Did Not Constitute Pattern of Racketeering Activity
- Defendant Waived Arbitration Rights by Failing to Assert Affirmative Defense
- FINRA Settles Auction Rate Securities Cases
- FINRA Adopts Rule Prohibiting Trading Ahead of Research Reports
- CBOE Proposes to Eliminate Restrictions on Members Functioning as
Market Makers - President Obama Announces Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan
- Federal Reserve Continues Preparation for Imminent TALF Program Launch
- Legislation Proposed in Senate to Reduce Speculative Trading
- “Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street’s Bailout Act of 2009”—Congressional Bill Proposes New Tax on Securities Transactions
- CFTC Approves CBOT Agricultural Delivery Instrument Limits
- OCC and OTS Expand Mortgage Performance Data Collection