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		<title><![CDATA[International Trade Alert]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=93037]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[From the executive summary: ‘With the U.S. economy poised for recovery and an upswing in corporate transactions on the immediate horizon, companies contemplating mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures or other business activities with international implications must be mindful of new U.S. homeland and national security laws that impact the viability of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Approves NYSE And NASDAQ Proposals Relating To Director Independence]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75098]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission SEChas approved listing standards proposed by the New York Stock Exchange NYSE and the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. Nasdaq relating to board composition and director independence. The new listing standards affect the composition of the boards of directors and board committees of listed companies and...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Chairman Releases Staff Report To The Sec On The Implications Of The Growth Of Hedge Funds]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75024]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article discusses about the report released by the staff of the Division of Investment Management the Report to the SEC on the implications of the growth of hedge funds. In the Report, the SEC staff recommends that the SEC revise its rules under the Investment Advisers Act to require...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[OTS Adopts Proposal To Eliminate Preemption Protection For Prepayment Charges And Late Charges Under Parity Act]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=74969]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article tells that OTS adopts proposal to eliminate preemption protection for prepayment charges and late charges under Parity Act. The Parity Act authorizes state-chartered housing creditors to make, purchase and enforce alternative mortgage transactions without regard to certain state laws or regulations by granting the creditors parity with federally...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Conducting Corporate Investigations Under The Increased Scrutiny Of Sarbanes-Oxley]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=93270]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[From the executive summary: ‘The paper discusses the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Act's impact on corporate governance, corporation's internal investigations, attorney-client privileges, attorney work-product, and other issues. Corporate investigations have become a necessary part of conducting business.' The paper concludes that audit committee directors in public companies should anticipate spending...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Relaxation Of Us Regulatory Requirements For European Hedge Fund Managers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75032]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In the role as counsel to various European hedge fund promoters, one issue one often comes across is the reluctance of a significant number of European promoted hedge funds to accept US investors into their funds for fear of subjecting themselves to US regulation, reporting and compliance. Among the issues...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[CFTC Issues Final Rules Affecting Exemptive Relief For Commodity Pool Operators And Commodity Trading Advisors]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75052]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The article talks about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC issued final rule amendments final rules that expanded certain registration exemptions for operators CPOs and advisors CTAs of pooled investment vehicles which are not offered to the retail public. Exemptions claimed by such pool operators and advisors would also extend...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sec Issues Final Rules Requiring Management Reports On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75105]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission the SEC has issued final rules implementing Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 the Act. The Act requires i reporting companies, to include in their annual reports a report of management on the company's internal control over financial reporting and ii the registered...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Improper Influence On Conduct Of Audits Unlawful- SEC Issues Final Rules Implementing Section 303 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=72014]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On May 20, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC issued a final rule, as directed by Section 303 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, making it unlawful for officers and directors of public companies, and persons acting under their direction, to coerce, manipulate, mislead or fraudulently influence the company's...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[NASD And NYSE Adopt New Rules On Analyst Recommendations Of Securities]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75124]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In response to growing concerns about potential conflicts of interest presented by analyst recommendations of securities in research reports and public appearances, both the NASD and the NYSE have adopted new rules that are designed to improve the quality and objectivity of research and to broaden the disclosure obligations applicable...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Adopts Rules Mandating Electronic Filing Of Section 16(A)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75113]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission SEChas adopted rule and formed amendments to mandate the electronic filing, and Web site posting by issuers with corporate Web sites, of beneficial ownership reports filed by corporate officers, directors and principal security holders on Forms 3, 4 and 5 under Section 16a of the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Listed Company Audit Committee Standards - Sec Issues Final Rule Implementing Sec 301 of Sarbanes -Oxley Act]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=72019]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On April 9, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a final rule, as directed by Section 301 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, directing the national securities exchanges and national securities associations to prohibit the initial or continued listing of securities of any listed company that is not in...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Listed Company Audit Committee Standards – Sec Issues Final Rule Implementing Section 301 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75168]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On April 9, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC issued a final rule, as directed  by Section 301 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, directing the national securities exchanges and national securities associations SROs to prohibit the initial or continued listing of securities of any listed company that...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[NYSE And NASDAQ Revised Listing Standards For Director Independence]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75170]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[In March 2003, New York Stock Exchange NYSE and NASDAQ Stock Market, submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC proposed listing standards related to board composition and director independence. The proposed listing standards will affect the composition of the boards of directors and audit committees of listed companies and...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarbanes-Oxley And Revised Listing Standards: Implications For Private Equity Funds (Update) - Corporate Governance Alert]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=62386]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Private equity funds often seek board representation in connection with their investments in order to play a more active role in the portfolio company's management, strategic development and direction. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the proposed listing standards of the NYSE and Nasdaq will affect the composition of the boards of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarbanes-Oxley And Revised Listing Standards:Implications For Private Equity Funds (Update)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75183]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[To keep one apprised of recent developments in corporate governance legislation, this article contains revised information regarding the impact on private equity funds and their sponsors of some of the key provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It has also proposed changes to the listing standards of the New York Stock...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Officer Certifications To Be Submitted As Exhibits To Periodic Reports - New Sec Directives For 302]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75200]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission SEC proposed rules that would require issuers to provide certifications under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as exhibits to the periodic reports to which the certifications relate. The proposed rules also provide issuers with guidance on how to submit Section...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Issues Final Rules Requiring Companies To Disclose Material Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75185]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission SEC issued final rules implementing the legislative mandate contained in Section 401a of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act the Act regarding the disclosure of material off-balance sheet arrangements. Consistent with the proposed rules, the final rules require a registrant to provide an explanation of its off-balance sheet...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Adopts Final Rules To Strengthen Auditor Independence]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75205]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission SEC, consistent with the direction of Section 208a of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, adopted amendments to its existing requirements regarding auditor independence. These amendments enhance the independence of accountants that audit and review financial statements and prepare attestation reports filed with the SEC. In...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The California Corporate Disclosure Act]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75214]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The paper brings up that California expands disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies doing business in California, creates victims of corporate fraud compensation fund. The Disclosure Act significantly expands the information required to be filed with the California secretary of state the secretary; mandates that these filings now occur each...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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