International Business News - Regulation http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif The head of the federal agency that oversees commodities trading wants to replace it and the Securities and Exchange Commission with three new regulators to better deal with an increasingly complex financial system. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081111/cftc-head-calls-for-new-regulatory-regime.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:09:38 EST NEW REGULATION: Analysts expect the financial meltdown and concerns about climate change, food safety and other issues will lead to a wave of new regulation next year, no matter who is elected president. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081031/summary-box-business-braces-for-more-regulation.htm Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:47:35 EDT Business groups are bracing for a wave of new regulation next year, no matter who wins the White House. And some lobbyists already are pushing back by warning that too much regulation would worsen an ailing economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081031/business-braces-for-more-government-regulation.htm Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:45:33 EDT Lawmakers waded gingerly Tuesday into a complex debate over how to overhaul the regulatory structure overseeing the U.S. financial system, promising stricter rules governing risky financial products that are seen as responsible for the current financial crisis. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/156748-financial-meltdown.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081021/lawmakers-likely-to-draft-tougher-finance-rules.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081021/lawmakers-likely-to-draft-tougher-finance-rules.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:32:53 EDT With the passage of the $700 billion rescue package, the financial industry will face greater congressional scrutiny in coming weeks and months. Further-reaching regulation is almost certain. Previously obscure corners of the industry now subject to few rules, such as complex derivatives and hedge funds, could face federal supervision for the first time. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/146127-financial-crisis.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/battered-financial-industry-faces-more-oversight.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/battered-financial-industry-faces-more-oversight.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:47:35 EDT With the passage of the $700 billion rescue package, the financial industry will face greater congressional scrutiny in coming weeks and months. Further-reaching regulation is almost certain. Previously obscure corners of the industry now subject to few rules, such as complex derivatives and hedge funds, could face federal supervision for the first time. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/145935-bush-financial-meltdown.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081005/financial-industry-may-face-new-rules-next-year.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081005/financial-industry-may-face-new-rules-next-year.htm Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:59:24 EDT A Florida law that would make it more expensive for travel agents to book trips to Cuba is likely unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Alan S. Gold issued a preliminary injunction that prevents Florida from enforcing the law, saying it likely violates the constitutional mandate that federal, rather than state, officials are responsible for foreign policy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081001/federal-judge-bars-fla-law-on-cuba-travel-bond.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:31:09 EDT Comcast Corp. is appealing an FCC ruling that the company is improperly blocking customers' Web traffic, triggering a legal battle that could determine the extent of the government's authority to regulate the Internet. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/comcast-appeals-fcc-web-traffic-blocking-decision.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:09:19 EDT NYSE Regulation and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on Wednesday said they have agreed with 10 U.S. exchanges to consolidate surveillance, investigation and enforcement for insider trading in stocks. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080813/nyse-regulation-finra-consolidate-surveillance.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:17:48 EDT A divided Federal Communications Commission has ruled that Comcast Corp. violated federal policy when it blocked Internet traffic for some subscribers and has ordered the cable giant to change the way it manages its network. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080801/fcc-rules-comcast-violated-internet-access-policy.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:17:29 EDT Keeping costs down and ensuring patient safety are the two pressing issues the West Virginia Legislature faces in considering loosening the state's health care regulations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080730/w-va-lawmakers-mull-loosening-health-regulations.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:36:34 EDT A majority of members of the Federal Communications Commission have cast votes in favor of punishing Comcast Corp. for blocking subscribers' Internet traffic, an agency official said Friday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080726/fcc-poised-to-punish-comcast-over-web-blocking.htm Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:44:26 EDT A majority of members of the Federal Communications Commission have cast votes in favor of punishing Comcast Corp. for blocking subscribers' Internet traffic, an agency official said Friday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080725/fcc-poised-to-punish-comcast-for-traffic-blocking.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:36:02 EDT A recommendation to punish Comcast Corp. for blocking subscribers' Internet traffic should serve as a warning to other service providers, the nation's top telecommunications regulator said Friday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080711/fcc-chief-says-comcast-violated-internet-rules.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:57:09 EDT The head of the Federal Communications Commission said Thursday he will recommend that the nation's largest cable company be punished for violating agency principles that guarantee customers open access to the Internet. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/fcc-chief-says-comcast-violated-internet-rules.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:28:37 EDT A top U.S. banking regulator says the government must do a better job of planning for the failure of a large investment bank after the near-collapse of Bear Stearns Cos. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080618/fdic-chief-calls-for-tighter-investment-bank-rules.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:54:48 EDT Investment banks should be regulated more like commercial banks if they're going to get the same kind of help from Washington, former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker said Wednesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/ex-fed-chair-investment-banks-need-stricter-rules.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 16:38:10 EDT Amid distress in the credit markets, Congress is examining the regulation of Wall Street investment banks by the Securities and Exchange Commission and considering whether it should be tightened. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080507/congress-looks-at-sec-oversight-of-wall-st-banks.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 06:23:23 EDT Under pressure from members of Congress upset about high gas prices, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday it would begin developing rules allowing it to investigate alleged manipulation of the oil and gas markets. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080501/agency-to-develop-rules-for-investigating-oil-gas-markets.htm Thu, 01 May 2008 18:42:07 EDT