Under the proposed code, six-month financial reports would need to conform to international accounting standards.
Some of the critics appear to have read neither the review nor its proposed code.
The students' proposed code kept the ban on dangerous jewelry, obscene clothing or anything that promoted alcohol, drugs or tobacco.
"How can I comment on your proposed code when I don't have a copy?" asked Pat McGovern, a tenant from Manhattan.
Ms. Christopher said under the proposed code "each employee's dress, grooming and personal hygiene should be appropriate to the work situation".
A public hearing on the proposed code changes is scheduled for later this month and the changes could go into effect as early as the summer.
But it has watered down its proposed code on pay, which will now not be compulsory for big banks in London.
She also said the proposed code says all town employees must present a "businesslike and professional image," and that "sideburns, mustaches and beards must be neatly trimmed" and "tattoos and body piercings, other than earrings, should not be visible".
He added the proposed code made matters worse "since pubcos' wealthy lawyers are using it as a way of binding tenants and lessees into the code of practice that is inadequate, including excluding the option of going free of tie".
The original version of the proposed code went so far as to let software companies electronically disable a program that was being used in violation of its license agreement.
The proposed code gets better performances at high SNRs.
