No evidence that U.S. summary prospectus affects portfolio choices
The UK’s Financial Services will adopt a new disclosure regime for Contracts for Difference, the FSA said Tuesday.The new rules, which will take effect June 1, cover financial instruments, which give a legal right to acquire shares or have a similar economic effect to shares. Under the new regime, shares and such financial instruments will […]
Disclosure requirements for significant short positions should be introduced, UK regulator says
Howling, Miszuk fined and reprimanded for misleading investors
Clear disclosure will be important to help investors understand risks, regulators say
The UK’s Financial Services Authority is proposing to extend its temporary disclosure regime for significant net short positions in the stocks of UK financial sector companies until June 30.The FSA is not proposing to renew its ban on short selling of these stocks, but it notes that it is prepared to reintroduce the ban without […]
Big companies required to start using tags by mid-2009
Companies need to show transparency and credibility with climate change matters
Companies will face widespread reporting challenges related to disclosure
Rule changes will help mutual fund investors more easily obtain the key information they need