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Moody's Issues Annual Credit Report On The UK

Date 20/12/2011

In its annual credit report on the United Kingdom, Moody's Investors Service says that the UK's Aaa debt rating is predicated on the country's significant structural strengths, but points out that the UK faces formidable and rising challenges. The significant increase in the UK government's deficit and debt metrics since 2008, the weaker macroeconomic prospects and the risks emanating from the euro area crisis mean that the UK's stable Aaa rating has a reduced ability to absorb further macroeconomic or fiscal shocks without rating implications.
SIFMA Statement On Federal Reserve's New Capital, Liquidity Proposals

Date 20/12/2011

SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. after the Federal Reserve released new proposals to address regulation and supervision of large bank holding companies and systemically important nonbank financial firms.
Eurozone Crisis Will Not Be Solved By Rolling Back The EU

Date 20/12/2011

The goals of the international agreement for stronger economic governance could be better achieved through normal EU systems and rules, Parliament's representatives on the intergovernmental drafting working group told MEPs at a joint meeting of the Constitutional Affairs and Economic and Monetary Affairs committees on Tuesday.
European Parliament: Credit Rating Agencies: MEPs Want Less Reliance On "Big Three"

Date 20/12/2011

MEPs called on Tuesday for measures to reduce reliance on the credit ratings of the "big three" agencies and limit their direct impact on countries' borrowing costs. Conflicts of interest between agencies and the companies that they assess should be addressed, e.g. by introducing civil liability for ratings, they added.
ISDA Publishes Draft OTC Taxonomies For A 30-Day Comment Period

Date 20/12/2011

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) published today its draft taxonomies for credit, interest rate, commodity, foreign exchange (FX) and equity derivatives. These taxonomies are currently open for a 30-day comment period.

SEC Charges California Company, Co-CEOs, And Attorney In Series Of Fraudulent Schemes Pumping Company Stock

Date 20/12/2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a purported heart monitoring device company and six individuals involved in a series of fraudulent schemes to artificially inflate the company’s stock. Among those charged are a former pro football player, a Hollywood talent agent, and an attorney who masterminded the scheme.
TMX Group: Top 20 Largest - Consolidated Short Position Report – Highlights - December 15, 2011

Date 20/12/2011

Please find below the Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report Highlights. The report is produced twice monthly, effective the 15th and the end of each month. The report below covers the 2-week period ending December 15, 2011.
Remarks Before The 2011 AICPA National Conference On Current SEC And PCAOB Developments By Howard Scheck, Chief Accountant, Division Of Enforcement, U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission

Date 20/12/2011

Good afternoon everyone and thank you to the AICPA for having me back again this year. As the Enforcement guy, you never know if you’ll get that repeat invite, so I’m honored to have made the cut and for the opportunity to address you today. As required, I need to state that my remarks are my views and not necessarily the views of the Commission or its staff.
Federal Reserve Board Proposes Steps To Strengthen Regulation And Supervision Of Large Bank Holding Companies And Systemically Important Nonbank Financial Firms

Date 20/12/2011

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday proposed steps to strengthen regulation and supervision of large bank holding companies and systemically important nonbank financial firms. The proposal, which includes a wide range of measures addressing issues such as capital, liquidity, credit exposure, stress testing, risk management, and early remediation requirements, is mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Direct Edge Updates FIX Short Sale Order Marking Requirements Effective February 15, 2012

Date 20/12/2011

Overview

As part of our effort to promote unified compliance standards across the industry, Direct Edge will update the order entry requirements for sending short sale orders via FIX on both EDGA Exchange and EDGX Exchange. Effective February 15, 2012, Direct Edge will require Members to populate FIX tag 114. This change will ensure short sale orders are clearly defined before entering the Direct Edge Exchanges. Please be advised that FIX tag 114 should be used both for short sale and short sale exempt orders.