In this issue of CFWD we discuss:

  • SEC Launches Voluntary Online Filing System for Form D
  • RiskMetrics, ISS Parent, Recommends Against CVS Tender Offer for Longs
  • Outside Consultant Held Primarily Liable for Securities Fraud in SEC Filings
  • Complaint Failed to State Loss Causation
  • FINRA Changes Customer Complaint Reporting Procedures
  • ISE Proposes to Allow Non-Displayed Penny Quotes and Orders in Certain Options
  • IRS Investigates Undervaluing of Sponsor-Retained REMIC Regular Interests
  • New Jersey Governor Signs "Save New Jersey Homes Act of 2008"
  • CFTC Staff Releases Report on Commodity Swap Dealers and Index Traders
  • CFTC Seeks Comments on Proposed Revisions to JAC Operating Agreement
  • Banking Agencies Propose Changes to Accounting Treatment of Goodwill
  • Injections of Liquidity into World Capital Markets by Central Bankers
  • OTS Issues New Guidance on One- to Four-Family Home Loans; Loans for Sale
    Will Receive More Scrutiny if They Exceed Tier 1 Capital
  • FSA Prohibits Short Positions in Financial Stocks