The Transformation of Wall Street

The Transformation of Wall Street
Author: Joel Seligman
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Total Pages: 968
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Since 1977, "The Transformation of Wall Street" has offered an in-depth look at the history of the SEC's origins, accomplishments, and failings since its creation in 1934. This updated third edition continues the history until 2001, the end of Arthur Levitt's Chairmanship, with a treatment of auditing issues through the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act .

Payout Policy

Payout Policy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2007
Genre: Corporations
ISBN: 9781846632563

Dividend policy continues to be among the premier unsolved puzzles in finance. A number of theories have been advanced to explain dividend policy. This e-book briefly reviews the principal theories of payout policy and dividend policy and summarizes the empirical evidence on these theories. Empirical evidence is equivocal and the search for new explanation for dividends continues.

The SEC and the Public Interest

The SEC and the Public Interest
Author: Susan M. Phillips
Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
Total Pages: 190
Release: 1981-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780262661768

An insightful look at the changing role and reputation of the Securities Exchange Commission since its foundation in 1934.

Securities Regulation

Securities Regulation
Author: Alan R. Palmiter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Students depend on Securities Regulation: Examples & Explanations because it gives them what they need: - coverage of key concepts, such as public offerings, exemptions from registration, liability in securities offerings, materiality, definition of security, securities fraud, insider trading, SEC enforcement, and cross-border regulation - Examples and Explanations approach that reinforces learning by combining textual material with well-written examples, questions, and explanations - assistance in navigating a complex subject, beginning with clear delineations of the basic concepts of securities regulation and then applying the concepts in specific areas - numerous examples drawn from newsworthy events - content corresponds to the topics in the leading casebooks - sound and logical organization moves from major themes to specifics - clear and straightforward writing style The Third Edition keeps pace with developments in the law: - Sarbanes-Oxley Act with comprehensive overview and developments, including new problems - new SEC rules on expanded risk disclosure, company certifications, and lawyer up the ladder reporting - new material on IPO abuses: spinning, flipping, gun-jumping - new NYSE and NASDAQ rules on corporate governance listing standards and stock analysts - new and updated cases - new and revised examples

Annual Report of the Securities and Exchange Commission

Annual Report of the Securities and Exchange Commission
Author: United States. Securities and Exchange Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1957
Genre: Securities
ISBN:

The Annual report of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is published with a view to protecting investors and maintaining the integrity of the securities markets.