Sycom GM RSS feed generatorThu, 16 May 2013 13:12:44 GMThttp://www.niri.org/default.aspxCopyright 2009en-usMon, 20 May 2013 07:30:03 GMT1http://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/current-initiatives.aspxThu, 16 May 2013 13:12:44 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations.aspxSun, 12 Jul 2009 18:05:52 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/cffinancialreportingmanual.pdfMon, 08 Apr 2013 11:33:37 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/resource/publications/Executive-Alert/SEC-Permits-Social-Media-Use-for-Corporate-Disclosure-.aspxOn April 2, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a press release stating that companies may use corporate social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter "to announce key information in compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure (Regulation FD) so long as investors have been alerted about which social media will be used to disseminate such information." Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:30:15 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/news/press/2013/2013-51.htmOn April 2, 2013, the SEC issued a Report of Investigation on Netflix and a press release that clarified the SEC's position on social media and Reg. FD. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:53:07 GMThttp://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/SecuritiesLaw_mi_20130313_62-104_take-over-bids.htmWed, 20 Mar 2013 14:25:24 GMThttp://www.esma.europa.eu/news/ESMA-recommends-EU-Code-Conduct-proxy-advisor-industryFri, 01 Mar 2013 10:08:38 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/spotlight/xbrl/staff-interps.shtmlFri, 01 Mar 2013 10:09:53 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/22/2013-04092/self-regulatory-organizations-new-york-stock-exchange-llc-notice-of-filing-of-proposed-rule-changeOn Feb. 22, 2013, the SEC published for a comment the NYSE's proposed proxy fee changes. The deadline for comments is March 15.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:17:45 GMThttp://www.nyse.com/pdfs/NYSEdom_fundannual2013.pdfOn Feb. 11, 2013, the New York Stock Exchange sent a letter to listed U.S. companies with reminders about their disclosure obligations. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:16:21 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/Ownership-Transparency/NYSE-Petition-for-Section-13f-Rulemaking-Feb-2013.aspxNIRI, NYSE Euronext, and the Society of Corporate Secretaries have submitted to the SEC a request for rulemaking to shorten the deadline for institutional investors to report their share ownership positions.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:09:58 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nasdaq/2013/34-68640.pdfOn Jan. 11, the SEC gave final approval to the Nasdaq Stock Market's new listing rules for compensation committees and consultants. The rules were required by Section 952 of the Dodd-Frank Act and SEC Rule 10C-1. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:40:18 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nyse/2013/34-68639.pdfOn Jan. 11, 2013, the SEC have final approval to new NYSE listing standards to implement Section 952 of the Dodd-Frank Act and SEC Rule 10C-1. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:42:28 GMThttp://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/company/docs/modern/121212_company-law-corporate-governance-action-plan_en.pdfWed, 02 Jan 2013 10:12:50 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/pcaob/2012/34-68453.pdfOn Dec. 17, 2012, the SEC gave final approval to Auditing Standard No. 16, which sets new requirements for communications by outside auditors with audit committees. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:49:11 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/resource/publications/IRUpdates/Regulatory-Issues-for-the-New-Year-J-Morgan-Dec-2012.aspxA highly charged political atmosphere in Washington, D.C., leaves many regulatory initiatives facing an uncertain future.Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:55:37 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/exchangeactsections-interps.htm#147.01On Dec. 4, 2012, the SEC staff issued updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations on the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:41:19 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/other/2012/34-68224.pdfOn Nov. 14, 2012, the SEC issued an exemptive order regarding the extension of filing deadlines for issuers after the disruption caused by Hurricane Sandy.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:11:17 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/interps/legal/cfslb14g.htmOn Oct. 16, 2012, the SEC's Corporation Finance Division staff issued new guidance that addresses an investor's evidence of ownership and other issues related to shareholder proposals. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:06:10 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nasdaq/2012/34-68053.pdfOn Oct. 15, 2012, Nasdaq filed a proposed rule change to modify certain disclosure requirements to require listed companies to publicly describe the specific basis and concern identified by Nasdaq when a company does not meet a listing standard and give Nasdaq the authority to make such public announcement when a listed company fails to do so.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:23:24 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/proposed/2012/33-9354.pdfOn Aug. 29, 2012, the SEC voted to propose rules to implement the JOBS Act's provisions to lift the prohibitions on advertising and solicitation for certain securities offerings. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:40:38 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/JOBS-Act.aspxThu, 03 Jan 2013 12:07:37 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/Dodd-Frank-Act-.aspxThu, 17 Jan 2013 11:46:09 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2012/34-67716.pdfOn Aug. 22, 2012, the SEC adopted a final rule to require issuers to disclose their use of "conflict minerals" from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining nations. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:24:29 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2012/34-67717.pdfOn Aug. 22, 2012, the SEC approved a final rule to require issuers to disclose payments to the U.S. government or foreign governments for the commercial development of oil, gas, and other natural resources. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:16:37 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/tmjobsact-researchanalystsfaq.htmOn Aug. 22, 2012, the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets issued a set of "frequently asked questions" to provide guidance about the JOBS Act and meetings by analysts with management at "emerging growth companies."Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:10:46 GMThttp://sec.gov/spotlight/globalaccountingstandards/ifrs-work-plan-final-report.pdfIn July 2012 the SEC staff issued a report on the potential transition of U.S. issuers to International Financial Reporting Standards. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:55:54 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/news/studies/2012/decimalization-072012.pdfAs required by the JOBS Act, the SEC staff conducted a study examining the transition to trading and quoting securities in one penny increments, also known as decimalization. The study examined the impact that decimalization has had on the number of initial public offerings since its implementation relative to the period before its implementation. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:27:54 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2012/33-9330.pdfIn June 2012, the SEC approved final rules that direct the exchanges to adopt listing standards regarding the independence of compensation committees and their advisors. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:29:37 GMThttp://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/SecuritiesLaw_csa_20120621_25-401_proxy-advisory-firms.htmOn June 21, 2012, the Canadian Securities Administrators released a consultation paper to address concerns raised about the services provided by proxy advisory firms and their potential impact on Canadian capital markets and to determine if, and how, these concerns should be addressed by Canadian securities regulators.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:33:18 GMThttps://usequities.nyx.com/sites/usequities.nyx.com/files/final_pfac_report.pdfFri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:31 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/securitiesactrules-interps.htmIn February 2012, the SEC updated its guidance on rules issued under the Securities Act of 1933.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:35:40 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/exchangeactrules-interps.htmOn Feb. 13, 2012, the SEC staff updated its guidance on rules issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:36:21 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/cfguidance-topic4.htmOn Jan. 6, 2012, the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued guidance on corporate disclosures relating to the debt of certain European countries. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:34:57 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2011/33-9286.pdfOn Dec. 21, 2011, the SEC approved a new rule that requires mining companies to report on mine safety violations and fatalities. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:36:25 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/cfguidance-topic2.htmOn Oct. 11, 2011, the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued a guidance regarding issuers' disclosure obligations relating to cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:12:30 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/interps/legal/cfslb14f.htmOn Oct. 18, 2011, the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued a staff legal bulletin that provides guidance on various issues regarding shareholder proposals. Among the topics covered are the proof of ownership required for proponents and procedures for handing revised proposals.Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:17:56 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2011/33-9259.pdfAfter a federal appeals court struck down the SEC's marketwide access rule (Rule 14a-11), the Commission lifted a stay on various amendments to Rule 14a-8 that were not challenged. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:54:03 GMThttp://pcaobus.org/Rules/Rulemaking/Docket037/Release_2011-006.pdfOn Aug. 16, 2011, the PCAOB issued a concept release to solicit public comment on ways that auditor independence, objectivity and professional skepticism could be enhanced. One possible approach on which the Board is seeking comment is mandatory audit firm rotation.Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:57:30 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2011/33-9178.pdfIn January 2011, the SEC approved rules for shareholder votes on executive compensation and "golden parachute" payments.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:03:20 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/SEC-Approves-New-Disclosure-Rules-on-Conflict-Minerals-and-Resource-Extraction-Payments.aspxThe Securities and Exchange Commission approved two new final rules that will require issuers to disclose their use of "conflict minerals" as well as payments to foreign governments for the extraction of oil and other natural resources.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:29:16 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/Jumpstart-Our-Business-Startups-Act-Approved.aspxPresident Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups ("JOBS") Act, a set of amended SEC regulatory requirements primarily related to private and small-cap IPO companies. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:12:26 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/SEC-Approves-Say-on-Pay-12511.aspxThe SEC voted to adopt rules to implement Section 951 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank"), which contains a number of corporate governance provisions that will impact the Investor Relations profession. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:16:07 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/President-Obama-to-Approve-New-Financial-Regulatory-Reform-Measures.aspxOn July 21, 2010, President Obama will sign the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:42:22 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/interp/2010/33-9106.pdfOn February 2, 2010, the SEC issued an interpretive release to provide public companies with guidance regarding climate change disclosure. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:33:13 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/nongaapinterp.htmThese Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs") comprise the Division's interpretations of the rules and regulations on the use of non-GAAP financial measures including Reg G.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:09:24 GMThttp://sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/pdetinterp.htmThu, 24 Dec 2009 10:53:54 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2009/33-9089.pdfChanges and additions to current proxy disclosure requirements.Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:49:02 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/regfd-interp.htmThese Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs") comprise the Division's interpretations of Regulation FD. Some of these C&DIs were first published in prior Division publications and have been revised in some cases. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:21:42 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2009/34-60388.pdfSEC's final rule making permanent its temporary rule 204T, intended to reduce fails to deliver and address abusive "naked" short selling.Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:24:48 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nyse/2009/34-60215.pdfFri, 28 Aug 2009 14:11:46 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/Regulation-Fair-Disclosure.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 15:04:45 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/Regulation-G.aspxAs required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the SEC introduced these new rules and admendments to address the use of non-GAAP financial measures.Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:56:46 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/Sarbanes-Oxley.aspxInformation on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:06:33 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/regulations/International-Regulations.aspxWed, 20 Mar 2013 14:29:35 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/spotlight/fairvalue.htmThe SEC has aggregated content on Fair Value Accounting in this "spotlight."Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:13:28 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/interp/2008/34-58288.pdfSEC guidance regarding the use of company web sites and technology generally in providing information to investors.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:43:55 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2007/34-56135fr.pdfShareholder Choice Regarding Proxy Materials, also known as "Notice and Access"Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:12:57 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/rules/final/33-8591.pdfA set of rules that relaxed restrictions on communications by issuers during the registered offering process and in offerings after IPOs.Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:19:26 GMThttp://www.sec.gov/interps/account/sab99.htmIn August 1999, the SEC staff issued guidance on determining materiality in the context of financial statements. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:33:41 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions.aspxSun, 30 Aug 2009 16:42:56 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/NIRI-SEC-Comment-Letter-on-Proxy-Fee-Changes-Proposal-March-2013.aspxThu, 07 Mar 2013 14:46:06 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/SEC-Pay-Ratio-Rules-Industry-Comment-Letter-Jan-2012.aspxThu, 19 Jan 2012 12:11:30 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/Shareholder-Communications-Coalition-SEC-Proxy-Advisory-Services-Letter-Jan-2012-.aspxWed, 18 Jan 2012 08:34:26 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/Reform-Issues.aspxReview NIRI's Financial Regulatory Reform Issues advocacy agenda in full.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:54:21 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/NIRI-Investor-Education-SEC-Comment-Letter-June-2011.aspxWed, 01 Jun 2011 15:09:36 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/NIRI-Comment-Letter-re-SEC-Proxy-Concept-Release-Oct-2010.aspxTue, 19 Oct 2010 08:42:47 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/Multi-Industry-Association-Corporate-Governance-Senate-Letter-April-2010.aspxMon, 19 Apr 2010 08:42:38 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/Proxy-Advisory-Services.aspxWed, 01 Jun 2011 14:57:20 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/NIRI-Dark-Pool-Transparency-Comment-Letter-210.aspxNIRI comments on the SEC's proposal to amend the regulatory requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that apply to non-public trading interest in National Market System stocks, including so-called "dark pools" of liquidity.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:56:52 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/Ownership-Transparency.aspxNIRI is a proponent of a more timely, comprehensive public company ownership disclosure system.Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:39:08 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/Proxy-Access.aspxIn this section you will find NIRI's comment letter and other resources on proxy access reforms.Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:27:06 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/NIRI-SEC-Notice-and-Access-Amendment-Comment-Letter-1109.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:08:27 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/Short-Selling.aspxIn this section you will find NIRI's comment letters and other resources on Short Selling reforms.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:51:25 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/srnyse200692rule452niricomment.aspxThu, 23 Jun 2011 11:39:36 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Regulatory-Positions/ea080820cfm.aspxNIRI has long advocated for public companies to provide full, fair and consistent disclosure of financial information to increase transparency, engender informed investor expectations and, ultimately, reduce volatility and lower the cost of capital. NIRI encourages companies to define their own unique set of financial and non- financial metrics. NIRI supports the notion that undue volatility around a short-term focus is undesirable and that all audiences - investors, financial analysts, the media - should focus on the long-term value drivers of businesses. The purpose of this policy statement, adopted by the NIRI Board of Directors in July 2008, is to enunciate this view and share it with external audiences.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:54:42 GMThttp://www.niri.org/Main-Menu-Category/advocate/Presidents-Note.aspxWed, 15 Jul 2009 20:06:51 GMT