IOSCO consults on suitability requirements for complex financial products (2012/2/21)

The Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) has published a consultation report – Suitability Requirements with respect to the Distribution of Complex Financial Products (Suitability Requirements) – which sets out proposed principles relating to the customer protections, including suitability and disclosure obligations, which relate to the distribution by intermediaries of complex financial products to retail and non-retail customers. The report was prompted by concerns regarding the assessment of customer suitability in relation to the distribution of complex financial products arising out of and in connection with recent market turmoil. It also supports the call by the G20 for action to review business conduct rules.

Dow Breaks 13,000 as Investors Cheer Greek Debt Deal (2012/2/21)

The Dow breaks the 13,000 level Tuesday as investors cheer a second bailout package for Greece. Click to view a price quote on ^DJI .

10 Stocks Rallying as Oil Prices Surge (Update 1) (2012/2/21)

Iran's threat to withhold its oil from Europe sets up some oil stocks for a big run. Click to view a price quote on OII . Click to research the Energy industry.

Energy Losers: Weatherford (2012/2/21)

Oil service company Weatherford declines again on a tax situation that won't go away. Click to view a price quote on WFT . Click to research the Energy industry.

How Many iPhones Can Apple Sell in China? (Update 1) (2012/2/21)

Apple is expanding into China with its second cell-phone carrier. Just how big of an opportunity is China? Click to view a price quote on AAPL . Click to research the Computer Hardware industry.

4 'Battleground' Stocks Fought Over by the Biggest Investors (2012/2/21)

These companies either got a lot of support or opposition, producing big swings in their share prices. Click to view a price quote on NFLX . Click to research the Specialty Retail industry.

Analysts' Actions: ORCL, KLAC, BRCM (2012/2/21)

Here are today's top research calls. Click to view a price quote on ORCL . Click to research the Computer Software & Services industry.

8 Most Dependable Cars of 2012 (2012/2/21)

Toyota and Ford top J.D. Power's 2012 list of the most dependable cars. Click to view a price quote on F . Click to research the Automotive industry.

Threshold Drug Delays Pancreatic Cancer (2012/2/21)

Threshold reports positive results from a mid-stage study of its pancreatic cancer drug TH-302. Click to view a price quote on THLD . Click to research the Drugs industry.

The Case for Shorting Elan Into Upcoming Alzheimer's Trial Results (2012/2/21)

The amyloid beta hypothesis doesn't explain Alzheimer's, which leaves Elan and its partners in trouble. Click to view a price quote on ELN . Click to research the Drugs industry.

Retail Earnings Kick Off (2012/2/21)

Wal-Mart, Macy's and Home Depot report earnings Tuesday, kicking off the earnings season for retailers. Click to view a price quote on WMT . Click to research the Retail industry.

House Financial Services Committee Passes Legislation on SEC Cost-Benefit Analysis (2012/2/21)

On Wednesday, February 16 th , the House Financial Services Committee approved the "SEC Regulatory Accountability Act" introduced by Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-R). The legislation would impose additional requirements on the SEC's cost-benefit analyses of rules and orders, including mandating that the SEC Chief Economist participate in the cost-benefit analysis process and require that the SEC consider specified factors during its analysis. The bill passed along party lines with 30 Republicans voting in favor of the legislation and 26 Democrats opposing it. Those that argue the bill is necessary point to a federal appeals court decision last year that overturned the SEC's proxy access rule because the agency failed to properly conduct a cost-benefit analysis. They also cite a report by the out ...

IOSCO consults on Principles for Ongoing Disclosure for Asset Backed Securities (2012/2/20)

The Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) has published a consultation report – Principles for Ongoing Disclosure for Asset Backed Securities (ABS Ongoing Disclosure Principles) – containing principles designed to provide guidance to securities regulators who are developing or reviewing their regulatory regimes for ongoing disclosure for asset-backed securities (ABS). The objective of the ABS Ongoing Disclosure Principles is to enhance investor protection by facilitating a better understanding of the issues that should be considered by regulators in developing or reviewing their ongoing disclosure regimes for ABS. The ABS Ongoing Disclosure Principles were developed as a complement to the Disclosure Principles for Public Offerin ...

Financial Institutions Eye FATCA Compliance – New US IRS Guidance (2012/2/19)
Stocks Mixed as Investors Eye Greek Rescue Package (2012/2/17)

U.S. stocks were mixed Friday as investors digested greater confidence about a Greek bailout and varied national inflation reads. Click to view a price quote on ^DJI .

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