In this issue of CFWD we discuss:

  • Obama Administration Proposes Credit Rating Agency Regulation Reform Legislation
  • SEC Seeks Return of CEO Profits Under SOX 304 Clawback Provision
  • Businesses Under Common Control Jointly and Severally Liable for ERISA Withdrawal
  • SEC Proposes Amendments to Municipal Securities Disclosure
  • “Electronic Blue Sheet” Layout Modified to Support Option Symbology Initiative
  • FINRA Issues Guidance Regarding FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
  • SEC Proposes Measures to Curtail “Pay to Play” Practices
  • CFTC to Hold Open Hearings on Position Limits and Hedge Exemptions
  • Federal Banking Agencies and Farm Credit System Issue Revised Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance
  • OCC Reports Tightening of Bank Underwriting Standards
  • New York Fed Posts Revised TALF Terms/Documents and New Subscription Dates
  • Legislative Activity to Restore Ban on Minimum Resale Price Agreements Increases
  • EEOC Offers Guidance Regarding Releases in Severance Agreements