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Canadian KPMG And Two Of Its Partners Settle SEC's Auditor Independence Charges

Date 30/06/2005

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a settled enforcement action against KPMG LLP (KPMG Canada), a Canadian audit firm, and two of its partners, Gary Bentham, the audit engagement partner, and John Gordon, the concurring and SEC reviewing partner. As described in the SEC’s order, KPMG Canada, Bentham and Gordon lacked independence when they audited the 1999 through 2002 financial statements of Southwestern Water Exploration Co. (Southwestern), a now-bankrupt Colorado corporati
2004/05 Financial Year: ASX Year-End Statistics

Date 30/06/2005

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UK's Financial Services Authority Publishes 2004/05 Annual Report

Date 29/06/2005

The Financial Services Authority today publishes its Annual Report for the year 2004/05. The report assesses the Authority's progress under each of its three broad aims: to promote efficient, orderly and fair financial markets, both wholesale and retail; to help the retail customer for financial services obtain a fair deal; and <
TSX Group CEO Says We Should Look Before Leaping - Richard Nesbitt Believes Recent Signals On Future U.S. Regulatory Direction Should Send A Message To Our Regulators –Be Patient And Do What’s Right For Canada

Date 29/06/2005

TSX Group CEO Richard Nesbitt told a luncheon of the Canadian Club of Winnipeg today that he commends the regulators in Canada for providing the forum for comment on our future investor confidence rules. But Mr. Nesbitt cautioned that the sand is shifting in the U.S. and patience might be the best virtue for our regulators at this time. “The SEC is split. A new chairman is widely perceived to represent a different approach from his predecessor on regulation.” He added, “When the majority s
Tokyo Stock Exchange Monthly Short Selling Value

Date 29/06/2005

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Tokyo Commodity Exchange Market Commentaries Now Available

Date 29/06/2005

Market commentaries on TOCOM’s futures contracts are now available. The commentaries, provided by Jiji Press, cover TOCOM oil, precious metals and rubber markets, with the updates of three times a day. Visit TOCOM website at www.tocom.or.jp, and click the banner “TOCOM Market Commentaries” to receive this service.
Thailand Futures Exchange Has Open House To Clarify Rules & Regulations Concerning SET50 Index Futures Trading & Will Hold Joint System Test With Brokers By September 2005

Date 29/06/2005

The Thailand Futures Exchange Pcl. (TFEX) had an open house to clarify the rules & regulations concerning the trading of its first product, the SET50 Index Futures, set to commence trading by the end of this year. TFEX will also hold a joint system test with the brokers by September 2005.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 29/06/2005

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Wednesday, June 29, 2005:
Speech By SEC Chairman: Securities Offering Reform: Opening Statement Before The SEC Open Meeting

Date 29/06/2005

The first item on our agenda is a recommendation from the Division of Corporation Finance that we adopt changes to improve the communications, offering, and registration processes under the Securities Act. The notion of Securities Act reform goes back many years. The search for the best approach to effective regulation of the offering process is both necessary and continual. As such, the best minds within and outside the Commission have long contemplated the offering process over time
Securities Industry Association: SEC-Approved Rule Changes Will Benefit Investors And Issuers - Modernized Rules Will Streamline, Improve Offering Process

Date 29/06/2005

The Securities Industry Association today termed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s adoption of final rules to update the registration, communications, and offering processes a “major milestone” toward ensuring that regulation keeps pace with changing market conditions and the demands of investors and issuers. In January of this year, SIA endorsed the proposed rules and urged their approval.