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European Securities and Markets Authority Speech Questions Mandatory Rotation Requirements For Credit Rating Agencies

The European Securities and Markets Authority has suggested that European Commission proposals for reforming credit rating agencies may have a detrimental effect on the quality of the rating process and the reliability of ratings themselves.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

International Monetary Fund Working Paper Argues That Credit Rating Agencies Influence the Market

The International Monetary Fund has argued in a new working paper that credit rating agencies do not just lag the market, but actually influence the market.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

SEC Seeks Public Comment for Financial Literacy Study Mandated by Dodd-Frank Act

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking consultation on methods to improve the timing, content, and format of disclosures to investors regarding financial intermediaries, investment products, and investment services.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Bank for International Settlements Argues Stress-Tests Are Not Early Warning Devices

The Bank for International Settlements has argued that macroeconomic stress tests which assess the financial system as a whole are ill-suited as early warning devices.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

CPSS-IOSCO Publishes Final Report on Requirements for OTC Derivatives Data Reporting and Aggregation

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions and the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems have published a final report on over-the-counter derivatives data that should be collected, stored and disseminated by trade repositories.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Financial Reporting Council Publishes An Update for Directors of Listed Companies On Responding to Increased Country and Currency Risk in Financial Reports

The Financial Reporting Council has published an Update for Directors of Listed Companies in the UK to assist them in responding to increased country and currency risk in their annual and half-yearly financial reports.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

CPSS-IOSCO Publish Final Report on Requirements for OTC Derivatives Data Reporting and Aggregation

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions and the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems have published a final report on the over-the-counter derivatives data that should be collected, stored and disseminated by trade repositories.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

European Systemic Risk Board Recommendation on the Macro-Prudential Mandate of National Authorities

The European Systemic Risk Board recommendation provides that Member States should designate a competent authority in national legislation to conduct macro-prudential policy whose objective is to safeguard the stability of the financial system.

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Monday, January 16, 2012

Ontario Securities Commission Staff Notice On Regulatory Developments Regarding Shareholder Democracy Issues

The Ontario Securities Commission’s 2010-2011 Statement of Priorities included a commitment to review protections for shareholders’ rights and corporate governance.

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Saturday, January 14, 2012

UK Treasury Select Committee Report on the Financial Conduct Authority

The UK House of Commons’ Treasury Select Committee has published a report on the proposed new Financial Conduct Authority, to advise the Government in preparation for the drafting and publication of the Financial Services Bill in early 2012.

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Friday, January 13, 2012

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