Many smaller mining issuers struggle with providing complete and meaningful MD&A disclosure
U.S. regulator looking to update rules that dictate what a company must disclose in its filings
Review finds widespread weaknesses in disclosure that may lead to investor confusion
Paper still the preferred method of regulators and clients alike
Firms would be required to report when the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) has imposed significant remedial actions on them
Amendments designed to promote better disclosure of resources other than reserves
Rule would require U.S. brokers to tell their clients about any big bonuses they receive when they change firms
Firms can provide links to disclosure materials in research reports delivered electronically
Second progress report on compensation practices published
Analysts warn, however, that some banks still have work to do