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  • July 7, 2010

SEC: Trader reporting system mulled

Regulators are considering a proposed trader reporting system aimed at helping the agency identify large market participants and analyze their trading activity.

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  • July 7, 2010

SEC: Rule targets asset-backed securities

The SEC is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would require issuers of asset-backed securities to disclose more about the underlying loans and, in some circumstances, retain part of the potential risk.

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  • July 7, 2010

SEC: Regulators seek comment on ‘audit trail’ for exchanges

The SEC is seeking comment on a rule that would require U.S. exchanges to create a consolidated audit trail system for all securities.

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  • July 7, 2010

SEC: Proposal targets erroneous trades

Comments are due this month on proposed rules aimed at clarifying the process for breaking erroneous trades.

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  • July 7, 2010

SEC: New rule targets ‘pay to play’

The SEC last week approved a new rule aimed at curtailing so-called pay-to-play practices by limiting investment advisers' ability to influence elected officials when it comes to public pension plan asset management.

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  • July 7, 2010

FINRA: Rule proposal aims to protect client info

A new proposal from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. would require brokerages and the like to encrypt client information stored on such portable media devices as CD-ROMs or DVDs in certain situations.

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  • June 22, 2010

INSURANCE: Changes made to annuity model regulation

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recently adopted changes to a model regulation pertaining to annuities.

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  • June 2, 2010

SEC: Input due on proposed trader reporting system

Regulators are seeking comment by June 22 on a proposed trader reporting system aimed at helping the agency identify large market participants and analyze their trading activity.

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  • June 2, 2010

SEC: Comment deadline nears for options markets rule

Comments are due June 21 on proposed new rules that would affect the options markets.

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  • June 2, 2010

SEC: Rule targets asset-backed securities

The SEC is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would require issuers of asset-backed securities to disclose more about the underlying loans and, in some circumstances, retain part of the potential risk.

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  • June 2, 2010

SEC: Proposed rules aim to curb market disruption

The SEC is seeking comment on proposed rules that aim to prevent significant market disruption.

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  • June 2, 2010

SEC: ‘Audit trail’ for exchanges proposed

The SEC last week voted to propose a rule requiring U.S. exchanges to create a consolidated audit trail system for all securities.

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  • May 25, 2010

SEC: Changes floated for options markets

The options markets would face new rules under a proposal unveiled last month by the SEC.

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  • May 11, 2010

FINRA: End sought to inability-to-pay defense

The SEC is seeking comment on a Finra proposal to eliminate the so-called inability-to-pay defense in arbitration cases.

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  • May 5, 2010

LABOR: Input due on advice proposal

Comments are due on or before tomorrow, May 5, on proposed rules that aim to ensure that workers receive unbiased investment advice for their 401(k)s and to provide transparency about such retirement plans.

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  • May 4, 2010

FED AGENCIES: Input due on annuities in 401(k)s

The comment period was closed on a request by the Labor and Treasury Departments for submissions on the use of annuities in defined-contribution plans.

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  • May 4, 2010

SEC: Regulators seek more information on large traders

Regulators last month proposed a trader reporting system aimed at helping the SEC identify large market participants and analyze their trading activity.

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  • May 4, 2010

SEC: Rule targets asset-backed securities

A proposal floated last month by the SEC calls for issuers of asset-backed securities to disclose more about the underlying loans and, in some circumstances, retain part of the potential risk.

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  • May 4, 2010

INSURANCE: Changes made to annuity model regulation

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recently adopted changes to a model regulation pertaining to annuities.

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  • May 4, 2010

FINRA: Comment sought on expansion of broker records

Regulators are seeking comment on a proposal to expand investors' access to brokers' disciplinary records.