ALSO NOTED: Six Deloitte member firms create Deloitte Caribbean/Bermuda; NYSE steps up campaign for Euronext;

> The city of London has been on a fairly extensive marketing campaign to boost its profile as the world's financial center. The conventional wisdom is that Sarbox has made the London markets that much more attractive. Well, the issues are a bit more complex. But the New York versus London story is an interesting one. Article

> Do not shed tears for top Wall Street firms. They are making a ton of money from IPOs no matter where the shares are listed. Article

> Good controller practices profiled. New book offers advice on controls for accounts payables. Release

> New directive in Europe akin to Big Bang, Sarbox and Y2K rolled into one. Whew! Article

> Even without Sarbox-like rules, people in London are complaining. And some say they will leave London because of high taxes. Article

> Greatest threat to databases may be from internal sources. Article

> The NYSE has stepped up its campaign for Euronext. The latest is that NYSE CEO John Thain indicated he is open to more Europeans on the board. That would appease many and likely instill a sense that they can prevent Sarbox-like regulations from taking hold. Article

> Six Deloitte member firms in the Islands will join together to create Deloitte Caribbean/Bermuda. Article

> Recruiting and personnel firms have definitely latched onto Sarbox as something that can drive more business. Article

And Finally ... Do you hate your job? Join the crowd. Article