1.   Investors have telephone access to portfolio performance, account balances and transaction information.

2.   The company develops computer hardware and software systems that collect and process telecommunications transaction information.

3.   The National Association of Securities Dealers Inc. said it will launch an electronic bulletin board with pricing and transaction information for these securities starting in May.

4.   The rule is intended to prevent traders from profiting unfairly by withholding transaction information that would affect stock prices.

5.   Transactions are processed using VeriSign Digital, which encrypts transaction information between the customer and the server.

6.   Eighteen percent reported some sort of theft of transaction information, such as credit card numbers or customer data, or financial fraud.

7.   Furthermore, all transaction information will be transmitted as raw data, and money transfer is allowed only between registered accounts.

8.   The new bills passed Thursday introduce mechanisms for sharing financial transaction information internationally, and implement international conventions on terrorist bombings and financing.