Wall Street has focused more on telecommuting since Sept. 11 has forced us to take account of business continuity planning in the case of a terrorist attack - or a strike.

Some folks are just required to be at their desk or on the trading floor to get their work done.

We're extremely pleased with the decision.

SIA found the guidance useful. Members firms have taken it under advisement and are now working at both meeting the regulatory requirements and maximizing the guidance's usefulness for investors.

I don't expect us to appeal this decision.

Senator Bayh is to be commended for addressing many of the issues that were raised about earlier drafts of the proposal.