Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173 (111th Congress, 2010) resource National Laws OCEG Reviewed
On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.
Compliance vs. Security: Which Should Lead Corporate Governance? (August 2010) resource Articles OCEG Reviewed
Introduction: Too often companies are so focused on following the letter of the law to pass the internal and external audits mandated by federal regulations that they lose sight of the original intents of the mandates themselves.
NAIC/AICPA Working Group resource Organizations & Associations OCEG Reviewed
National Association of Insurance Commissioners Committe Page:
The NAIC/AICPA Working Group addresses financial solvency issues and works with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) on various issues.
Model Audit Rule Implementation Guide (NAIC/AICPA, 2010) resource Books / Publications OCEG Reviewed
The NAIC/AICPA Working Group Executive Committee/Plenary has adopted as final the revisions to the Annual Financial Reporting Model Regulation (the Model Audit Rule). The proposed revisions relate to auditor independence, corporate governance, and internal control over financial reporting.
Implementation of the Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act: Deadlines Created by the Statute for Select Regulatory Milestones resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed
A breakdown of the regulatory implementation schedule as required by the Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act. Posted at Financial Stability.gov.
Japan, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, FSA Web Site (English Version) resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed
Texts, documents and amendments pertaining to Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, posted at the Financial Services Agency web site.
Japan, Financial Services Agency (FSA) (English Version) resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed
The Financial Services Agency is responsible for ensuring the stability of Japan's financial system, protection of insurance policy holders, depositors, and securities investors. This includes oversight of financial institutions, securities transactions, business accounting standards and other issues regarding corporate finance.
Japan, Outline of Proposal of Disclosure Items concerning Corporate Governance (2010) resource National Regulations OCEG Reviewed
The Financial Services Agency is proposing amendments to disclose the following items concerning corporate governance of a company in its securities report. The new rules will be effective on March 31, 2010.
Corporate Governance and Stock Price Performance During the Financial Crisis: Evidence from Japan (2009) resource White Papers OCEG Reviewed
This research paper discusses how Japan's corporate governance structures in emerging markets affect firms’ stock price performance during the East Asian economic crisis
Japan: Principles of Corporate Governance (eStandards Forum, Financial Standards Foundation) resource Organizations & Associations OCEG Reviewed
The mission of eStandardsForum is to monitor and report a country's economic, financial, and political conditions. Only information that is public and authoritative is used.
