House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC
New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.
SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro is Stepping Down
President Obama names SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter to assume role of Chairman.
Week in Review
FDA widens meningitis drug warnings, CFPB pursues rules on reverse mortgages, and more.
Discussion of Securities Market “Kill Switch” Dominates SEC Roundtable
Experts discuss ways to freeze trading to stop runaway computer errors.
The SEC’s Quest for Informational Symmetry
Penn Law professor concludes Regulation FD has reduced selective disclosure.
“Revolutionary Turnaround” for SEC’s Rulemaking
Law professor argues that cost-benefit analysis could make securities regulation more effective.
Can the White House Trim U.S. Paperwork?
OIRA memo is admirable but bolder action by Congress may be needed.
House Approves Regulatory Moratorium
H.R. 4078 would block new rules until unemployment rate falls to six percent.
Roundtable Illuminates Challenges of Implementing the Volcker Rule
Prominent scholars, practitioners, and policy officials gather to discuss challenges presented by new banking rules.
GAO Says Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Should be Improved
Financial regulation needs more rigorous analysis and better interagency communication.
Judge to SEC: The Court Is Not Your “Handmaiden”
Judge Rakoff rejects Citigroup deal and questions SEC’s settlement practices.
What Can We Learn From the Unified Regulatory Agenda?
Semiannual government report speaks to timely debate over federal regulations.