The Commission has issued an order by default denying transfer agent registration to International Postal Systems, Inc., Tupelo, Mississippi. It appears that, pursuant to Rule 6(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice, IPSI has failed to file a notice of appearance and has failed to appear at the hearing on this matter. (ReI. 34-15205) COURT ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS COMPLAINT NAMES SAMUEL ARCH HARWELL, OTHERS The Commission filed, on October 5, an injunctive action in the U.S. District Court in Houston against six defendants in connection with transactions by the University of Houston in government securities. The University is an institution of the State of Texas with four campuses in the Houston area.
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