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