Kennedy's Investor Relations Newsletter

October 2008

Regulatory Roundup (October 2008)

SEC Changes Disclosure Requirements for Foreign Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to change disclosure requirements for foreign companies. The objective of the changes is to make it easier for U.S. investors to get timely information regarding these companies.

The proposed changes are covered by three sets of rule amendments:

1. The Foreign Issuer Reporting Enhancements shorten the deadline for foreign private issuers (FPIs) to file an annual report on Form 20-F. Currently, the deadline is six…

October 2008 - Table of Contents

IRN October 2008 (Full PDF Issue)

Compliance Issues: Activists Hit Bull�s-Eye With Target

Corporate Social Responsibility: Going Beyond Green

ICI Defends Mutual Fund Voting Record

Point-Counterpoint: SEC�s Concept of Web Site Disclosures�Not Ready for Prime Time

Point-Counterpoint: Corporate Bloggers Applaud SEC Guidance

Investor Relations Calendar (October 2008)

Coming in Future Issues of IRN (October 2008)

Professional Development: 8 Tips for Earning the Support of C-Level Management

Regulatory Roundup (October 2008)

FYI: Arm Yourself With Talking Points

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