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> Here's a column from a former analyst who blames Sarbox for making his job tougher. But I think he's really talking about Reg FD. Article

> John Thain takes aim at low standards on AIM. Article

> Will the congressional plan on exec pay backfire? Article

> Basel Committee launches two new initiatives. Article

> The PCAOB has a new general counsel: J. Gordon Seymour. He starts next month. Article 

> As more companies go private, the pink sheets may get a boost. Here's an example.

> The SEC and PCAOB are considering forming a panel that would tackle the issue of accounting complexity and how to mitigate it. Article

> Devesys announces upgrade to compliance case tracking software. Article

> New software for governance section of websites. Article

> The biotechnology industry has been among the most active in calling for Sarbox reform. Column

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