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FSA Fines Toronto Dominion Bank (London Branch) £ 490,000 For Systems And Controls Failings And Bans Mr Simon Richard Brignall From Carrying Out Regulated Activities

Date 16/11/2007

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Toronto Dominion Bank (London branch) (TD Bank) £490,000 for systems and controls failings in relation to one of its trading books. These failings occurred from the beginning of 2005 until 9 March 2007.
Accounting Standards: European Internal Market And Services Commissioner Charlie McCreevy Welcomes The US Securities And Exchange Commission's Move To End Reconciliation To US GAAP

Date 16/11/2007

Commissioner Charlie McCreevy welcomes the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision to abolish the reconciliation to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for foreign companies using IFRS as published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). European Internal Market and Services Commissioner Charlie McCreevy expressed his warm welcome for what he called a crucial decision by the SEC which will ben
TSX Group US Campaign To Stop In San Diego, California

Date 16/11/2007

On Thursday, November 29th, 2007, the TSX Group will hold an information session in San Diego to address the benefits of listing on a TSX Group exchange. This session will be the last of nine scheduled this year to take place across the US as part of TSX Group’s 2007 business development campaign to increase US awareness and listings.
Triland Selects FFastFill To Supply Its New Online Trading Service

Date 16/11/2007

Triland Metals Limited (“Triland”) today announced that it has chosen FFastFill to supply its LME Trading Application Service. This will enable customers to trade online from their own desktops as well as accessing the traditional methods of telephone and ring dealing.
National University Of Singapore Risk Management Institute And SGX Sign MOU To Collaborate On Financial Research - Initial Research Projects Include Property Derivatives, Asian Credit Derivatives And Carbon Trading

Date 16/11/2007

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Risk Management Institute (RMI) and Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on financial research. The aim is to create innovative financial products to facilitate risk management and generate additional trading opportunities for investors. Initial research projects include property derivatives, Asian credit derivatives and carbon trading.

Statement By Commissioner Paul S. Atkins: Open Meeting Statement Regarding Mutual Fund Disclosure

Date 15/11/2007

Washington, D.C. November 15, 2007 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The wonders of technology enable me to take part in this meeting from 3700 miles away in London. Technology's wonders are also responsible for this proposal. It has been widely recognized for a long time that mutual fund disclosure leaves a lot to be desired. Over the years, the SEC has mandated disclosure upon disclosure, which has left us with cluttered disclosure documents. We have never taken a comprehensive re
SEC Takes Action To Improve Consistency Of Disclosure To U.S. Investors In Foreign Companies

Date 15/11/2007

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to help American investors better analyze and get more readily comparable financial information from the U.S.-registered foreign companies in which they invest. The Commission's action responds to the record number of U.S. investors who own the securities of foreign companies, and the growing need for high-quality accounting standards that transcend borders.
CBOE Elects Ten Individuals To Board Of Directors - Public Directors Robert Birnbaum, Janet Froetscher, R. Eden Martin And Roderick Palmore Re-Elected

Date 15/11/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that in its annual election held today, Thursday, November 15, the membership elected ten individuals to the CBOE board of directors to fill expired and vacant positions. The new terms will begin on January 1, 2008.
SEC Votes To Propose Improvement Of Mutual Fund Disclosure

Date 15/11/2007

The Commission today voted to propose rule changes that are intended to improve mutual fund disclosure. The proposed rules would require that all mutual fund investors receive a clear, concise summary of key information needed to make an informed investment decision. The rule changes would also encourage funds to harness the power of the Internet to allow investors to choose the format in which they receive more detailed information and to provide that information in a more user-friendly format
Speech By SEC Chairman: Mutual Fund Prospectus Simplification - Financial Statements Using IFRS - Small Business Capital Formation, Simplified Reporting, And Disclosure Reforms

Date 15/11/2007

SEC Open Meeting SEC Headquarters Office Main Auditorium Washington, D.C. November 15, 2007 Good morning. This is a meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Government in the Sunshine Act on November 15, 2007. We have a full agenda today with five significant actions to consider. The first is making major improvements to mutual fund disclosure for the benefit of retail investors.