Suntech notes that in July 2012, it had announced that it was conducting an investigation into a security interest it received from GSF Capital in connection with financing of Italian solar facilities related to its investment in Global Solar.
In summary, CXO Advisory Group found no connection between the maximum U.S. capital gains tax rate and U.S. stock market returns, and no relationship between changes in the maximum capital gains rate and stock returns.
The BBC's Jane Little in Washington says there is a heightened sense of alert in the capital after the attacks in Boston but there is no indication so far of any connection between the two incidents.
The committee will also provide the SEC with advice in connection with how best to reduce the regulatory burdens on small businesses in raising capital in a manner consistent with investor protection.