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Why Regulation FD shouldn’t keep you from Seeking Alpha
THERE are many reasons why investor relations officers and company executives avoid participating in new media such as blogs and social networks, but often the grounds they give are more misconceptions than real barriers.
Take Regulation FD, for example. In my discussions with companies and other consultants, it’s the main reason given for companies taking a [...]
Loose lips, loose morals, and outdated disclosure practices
I’M A little bemused by the IR establishment’s response to the sensational allegations in the insider trading case against Galleon Management and a host of corporate executives and one IR consultant.
NIRI CEO Jeff Morgan’s immediate response was to publish the following in a Tweet: “Following Galleon & is another reminder to NIRI members & all [...]
NYSE, NASDAQ move to scrap compulsory news releases
THE New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ plan to eliminate rules that currently require listed companies to issue press releases when disclosing important information.
The NYSE has filed a proposed rule change (PDF 503KB, 18 pages) to amend its Listed Company Manual to allow listed companies to comply with its immediate release policy by disseminating [...]
CFA Institute backs IR Web Report on Regulation FD
THE CFA Institute, the global professional association representing almost 100,000 financial analysts, portfolio managers, and other investment professionals in 133 countries and territories, has complained to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about companies that are slow to post earnings releases on their websites.
In a December 1 comment letter (PDF 281KB, 7 pages) on the [...]
SEC survey a reality check on retail investor web use
A SURVEY published by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has found that retail investors rely heavily on financial advisors for their investment decisions and rarely use the SEC’s website or blogs for investment information.
The survey found that while 51% of investors said their financial advisors or brokers were their “main source” of information, [...]
SEC's new guidance for websites imminent
THE US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is slated to consider publishing long-awaited new guidance governing how companies can use their websites to communicate with investors.
According to a notice, the commission will meet Wednesday to consider publishing the “interpretive release” that is expected to address a number of important issues that could set precedents for [...]
SEC to rule soon on websites for Reg. FD
THE US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to address within the next three months whether companies can meet their obligations under Regulation FD by posting information on their corporate websites and in RSS feeds, according SEC Chairman Chris Cox.
The issue is among three areas that the SEC’s Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial [...]
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