Share Buybacks Insights and Challenges in Transparency Laws

The chapter explores the SEC's changes in reporting buyback activity, challenges faced by the Chamber of Commerce in transparency laws, and the importance of disclosure rules in the UK versus the US. It categorizes companies into defensive and less informed camps regarding share buybacks, offering guidance on the risks involved. The chapter also discusses the evolution of trading desks, conflicts brokers face, and the need for better shareholder selling efficiency.