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Standards & Guidance

TUC head calls for national debate on top pay

TUC general secretary, Brendan Barber, called for a national debate in the UK about the growing gap between the highest paid executives and other employees, in his New Year message. More >>

SEC eases regulatory burden on companies

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted in favour of easing regulatory requirements for companies listed on US markets.

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FSA considers tougher insider dealing controls

The UK's Financial Services Authority (FSA) is undertaking a review, in consultation with the Takeover Panel, of the controls over insider information in relation to company takeovers.

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US prosecutors curbed when investigating corporate fraud

US federal prosecutors have been given new restraints on how they investigate alleged corporate wrongdoing, with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) issuing new guidance on the controversial Thompson Memorandum. More >>

Companies Act implementation explained

The UK government clarified which areas of the Companies Act will come into law first in a written statement to parliament last month. More >>

FSA consults further on listing rules

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) looks set to allow hedge funds to take up London listings under a light-touch regulatory regime. More >>

Financial trade bodies pledge to fight market abuse

Twelve global financial trade institutions have released a joint statement promising to undertake initiatives to combat market abuse. 

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Former Gribbles chief charged with dishonesty

Wallace Cameron, former chief executive of The Gribbles Group, has been charged with dishonestly gaining advantage for himself by concealing the fact he owned nearly half the shares in the Australian pathology company.
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SEC refutes Pequot allegations

Senior officials of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have defended the regulator’s investigation of Pequot Capital Management and denied allegations that Gary Aguirre, a former employee of the agency, was hindered in his attempts to interview John Mack, chief executive of Morgan Stanley.
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UK government unveils plans to cut red tape

Tony Blair, the prime minister, has released a government action plan designed to cut red tape and save business and the voluntary sector over £2bn in administrative costs. The measures stretch across 19 government departments and plan to cut the administrative burden by 25% by 2010.

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Briefs .....

The UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is consulting on its updated regulatory strategy and plan & budget for 2007/08.
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