In this issue of CFWD we discuss:

  • SEC Adopts Three New Small Business Initiatives
  • SEC Adopts Rules Allowing Foreign Issuers to Report
    without IFRS-GAAP Reconciliation
  • SEC Approves New “Complex Trade” Definition Proposed
    by Major Option Exchange
  • National Association of Realtors Requests Broker-Dealer
    Exemption
  • SEC’s IM Director Donohue Asks Fund Directors How SEC Can
    Help – Valuation Issues Raised
  • SEC’s OCIE Associate Director Gohlke Outlines Extensive
    Line of Director Inquiry About Fund’s Use of Derivatives
  • OTS Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding TFRs
  • UK Covered Bonds Regime to be Introduced from March 2008
  • FSA Proposes Disclosure for UK Contracts for Difference
  • Study Identifies Keys to AIM’s Success
  • FSA Update on Funds of Alternative Investment Funds
  • Court Compels Broker-Dealer to Arbitrate Investors’ Claims
  • District Court Dismisses Securities Fraud Claim Against
    Company’s Auditor
  • CFTC Extends Registration Exemption to Certain Foreign Persons
  • CFTC Allows U.S. Sale of Security Index Futures by Swedish Exchange