Regulator to consult on disclosure rules for issuers, improve existing regime
Regulator to replace board, likely cut budget at audit regulator
In both the U.S. and Europe, regulators are pursuing looser rules
Measures cut prospectus requirements, speed IPOs, facilitate retail bond offerings
Stronger than expected revenues enables SRO to return US$50 million to brokers
As of July 1, regulator can serve investigative summonses electronically
On July 1, Quebec joins effort to streamline registration, cut regulatory burden
European authority launches consultations on streamlining reporting requirements
SEC issues required new guidance on criminal referrals
Wide range of proposals, from market structure to broker conflict issues, dropped