Systematic Study Shows Improvement in SEC Economic Analysis
Agency sees increased effectiveness after incorporating feedback from courts and academics.
The Public Interest in Public Securities Settlements
Legal scholar argues SEC settlements after Dodd-Frank create potential costs for defendants and the public.
Prosecuting Corporate Criminals
Prosecutions of individual corporate criminals can, in fact, be successful—and are critical for attaining justice.
SEC Moves to Expand Executive Compensation Disclosure
Proposed rule would require companies to make clearer disclosure of pay and performance information.
An SEC Commissioner Highlights Global Challenges to U.S. Financial Markets
Speech by U.S. regulator highlights complex issues facing U.S. capital markets.
SEC Expands Disclosure Requirements for Asset-Backed Securities
New rule addresses valuation problems that may have contributed to financial crisis.
The Cost to Businesses from Anti-Corruption Enforcement
Agency actions are minor components of the financial consequences of FCPA enforcement.
The Enhanced Role of Economic Analysis in Securities Rulemaking
An SEC Commissioner and former Chief Economist explain the role of economic analysis in rulemaking.
Long-awaited Money Market Regulatory Reform Falls Short
The SEC’s new money market rule may actually increase the run risk for some funds.
Why Should Regulators Apply Cost-Benefit Analysis to Financial Regulation?
Scholars present a defense of and propose a framework for financial cost-benefit analysis.
More Whistleblowers Help Regulators Detect Misconduct
Financial regulators in the U.S. and U.K. receive a growing number of alerts from whistleblowers.
Encouraging Companies to Disclose Climate Risks to the SEC
State attorneys general are well suited to prod disclosure, recent paper argues.