Alberta’s Bill 14 gets first reading
Goal is uniform securities act
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2003 March 6, 2003
- 17:10
Goal is uniform securities act
Howard Davies says key is identifying standards to be harmonized
Regulators to contact companies
Phelps to head group in examining securities reform
New Web-based system will save time and money
Outlines general features of new program
Propose disclosure of transactions involving derivatives
Goal is to protect investors from unintentional violations of cease trade orders
Hearing scheduled for March 5
Alleges World Transport misled investors
Hearing to continue on March 17
Re-launch date yet to be announced
Standard of disclosure "entirely consistent"
Del Bianco participation called a "potential threat to investors"
Drop in investment income leads to fall off in revenue
Cites failure to disclose "many conflicts of interest"
Corporate governance is also on the agenda
Feds put $30 million into new investigation units
English receives reprimand, 10 year ban
Commission cites breach of previous order
Incoming chairman must work to rebuild agency morale
Amendments clarify electronic delivery of proxy documents
Senate confirmation voted expected soon
Rule 33-105 to take effect May 1
FSA clarifies standards for investment research and new securities issues