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The article reports that Philips Semiconductors Inc. has called on European governments to promote radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in security and retail applications. At a conference in Paris this week, the chip maker will say that governments must establish the necessary regulatory frameworks for RFID use, allowing for industry self-regulatory approach and to address data privacy issues.

The article reports that a working group established by the Pharmaceuticals Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is developing a voluntary direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising code, which it hopes to roll out by July 2005. The group also is discussing a self-regulatory process for reviewing public complaints about drug advertisements, as is done by the alcoholic beverage industry. According to PhRMA, improving the information presented in DTC advertising might be one way to recover the industry's public image.

Reports the fines given to Quick & Reilly Inc. and Piper Jaffray & Co. for allegedly violating NASD rules for directed brokerage. Idea that the companies used "preferred partner" and "shelf space" programs; The years these firms operated their programs and the number of mutual fund complexes being sold.

Reports on the effective date for the regulations issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Proposed rule on administration and governance of self-regulatory organization; Issuer restrictions on ownership of securities; Compliance for banks relating to broker registration requirement in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

The article focuses on the regulations brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the working of self-regulatory organizations such as the New York Stock Exchange. The SEC Is raising the question of whether an exchange can effectively regulate the same constituency it serves. The SEC said self-regulation, which already has had inherent conflicts is under increasing strains because of the competitive pressure of for-profit exchanges.

Discusses the importance of self-regulation in the catering industry in response to a potential legislation on responsible drinking in Great Britain. Amount spent on alcohol by Great Britain in 2003; Implications of the results of a research regarding teenage binge-drinking; Actions taken by some companies to promote responsible drinking; Responsibility of retailers concerning the issue.

Comments on the proposals of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding governance and oversight at stock exchanges. Role of regulation in the industry; Background on a concept release regarding the existing self-regulatory organization (SRO) system; Advantage of the SRO model in a country with multiple stock exchanges.

The article discusses about the reliance of refrigerant manufacturers on wholesalers. The pipeline that brings refrigerants from production facilities to jobsites passes most often through wholesalers and supply houses. Most contractors are customers of both manufacturers and wholesalers. Manufacturers need to rely more and more on wholesalers to contractors, douse incorrect information, and halt rumors. Government has allowed the industry to be self-regulating when it comes to procedures and venting restrictions.

Reports the National Association of Securities Dealers fined three companies for not providing documents to investors that were needed in arbitration cases. Amount of the fine Citigroup Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., and Morgan Stanley will pay; Indication the three companies were censured by NASD and settled without admitting or denying the allegations; Details of the companies' violations.

Presents news briefs on television broadcasting in the U.S. as of May 10, 2004. Comments from Republican Senators James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis. and Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, about the importance of self-regulation in the television industry; Number of women who joined investor Paul Allen in a party for Oxygen; Details of an agreement between Oxygen and Comcast.

Presents information on the estimates of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the costs that the financial industry would bear to prevent trade-throughs and implement an opt-out under a National Market System Regulation. Hourly rates of legal services and other services included on the estimates of SEC; List of self-regulatory organizations that are members of the Intermarket Trading System.

Reports on remarks made by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission official Annette Nazareth during a speech in New York City. Need for quasi-public, self-regulatory organizations to open up decision-making processes to the public; Need for the organizations to be subject to transparency and reporting requirements; Proposed separation of regulatory and market functions.

Argues that voluntary industry codes of conduct can aid industrial and institutional investment regulation in Australia. Role of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in business regulation; Advantages of self-regulation; Criteria for voluntary codes laid down by the ACCC.

Reports on the decision of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to approve a series of amendments to the rules that govern self-regulatory organization research. Significance of the amendments to brokers; Provisions of the research rules; Views of Securities Industry Association on the rules.

Reports on views of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman William H. Donaldson on the creation of self-regulatory organizations (SROs). Criticism of the proposal of creating SROs; Arguments in favor of the creation of SROs; Amount approved to be spent on SEC in 2003.

Focuses on the response of trade groups to a proposal made by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to create a fund/adviser self-regulatory organization. View of the Financial Planning Association on the proposal.

Reports on plans for creation of self-regulatory organizations (SRO) by the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission to oversee mutual funds and investment advisers. Decision of the commission to seek comments on proposed rule changes; Proposed compliance rules to frequently examine mutual funds and investment advisers; Criticism of SRO plans by various industry groups.

Focuses on the report 'Securities Markets: Competition and Multiple Regulators Heighten Concerns About Self Regulation,' released by the U.S. General Accounting Office. Discussion on the concept of demutualization; Proposal on the intermediaries between brokers and trading execution.

Reports on the intention of the Securities Industry Association (SIA) to support the research initiatives of self-regulatory organizations. Objectives of the initiative; Concerns on the proposed rules in the SIA initiative.

Comments on the efforts of the U.S. video game industry to divert the marketing of violent-themed or otherwise objectionable entertainment to minors. Self-regulatory efforts of the game industry's trade organizations; Need for the industry to defend itself against errors of fact in public opinion; Misperception that video games are predominantly made for and played by children.

The article comments on self-regulation in the advertising industry in the U.S. The author believes that self-regulation requires a commitment to agree on best practices when dealing with sensitive issues, such as advertising to children and privacy. It makes sense, then, that there should be best practices for self-regulation programs.

Comments on consumer privacy on the Internet. Rights that consumers should have concerning the collection of profiling or personal data; Assertion that an opt-in marketing model can be successful; Self-regulation of the industry.

The article addresses the issue of profanity, sex and violence in television in the United States. According to former NBC network television entertainment head, Brandon Tartikoff, the television broadcasting industry should exercise self-regulation. Tartikoff also states that the responsibility to police the industry lies in network executives. The former NBC head also calls on television network leaders to use their power to influence programming in their networks.

The article reports on discussions on privacy rights on the Internet at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum in New York City in December 1997. Internet marketers are concerned about the use of demographic and consumer information available on the Internet. They have began self-regulation and privacy policy branding efforts in order to assure consumers providing financial and personal information to Internet sites.