Cites “freedom of the press” as vital in gathering and reporting the SEC’s functions
Individuals persuaded analyst to provide tips on upcoming mergers in exchange for profits
Donohue to take up post May 15
Joint rulemaking necessary because trading futures on debt indices is currently forbidden
Companies agree to submit reports in XBRL format
Phased rollout to take several months
Subpoena also issued to firm’s auditors
Traders accused of front-running institutional orders
Firm settles with SEC, NYSE
Regulators agree to exchange confidential supervisory information