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Former SEC chairman Harvey Pitt says there are a number of ways the commission can be more efficient--and more effective--in spotting fraud and other violations.

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The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is categorizing its broker-dealers according to the level of service they provide, reflecting a growing emphasis among institutions on paring relationships.

Industry Struggling to Meet New Cost-Basis Demands

Financial firms are voicing concerns about the operational and systems changes required to accommodate the IRS's new cost-basis reporting mandate.

Speed Trumps 'Virtual' Savings at Credit Suisse

While operational and capital savings were the initial drivers behind Credit Suisse's effort to create a virtual infrastructure, the firm says the real payoff is increased speed and agility.

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