Encouraging Companies to Disclose Climate Risks to the SEC
State attorneys general are well suited to prod disclosure, recent paper argues.
Former Commissioner Speaks About SEC’s Role in Rapidly Changing Market
Troy A. Paredes offers his views on recent regulatory developments at a Penn seminar.
The Growing Application of Cost-Benefit Analysis to Financial Regulation
Cost-benefit analysis assumes an increasingly prominent role in financial rulemaking.
The SEC’s Proposed Crowdfunding Rules Promise Benefits, Raise Concerns
Long-awaited crowdfunding rules increase funding opportunities and risk to investors.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: A Tool for Good Governance in Financial Regulation
Effective evaluation helps to guard against regulatory capture.
Regulatory Entity-Centrism in Financial Services
Current focus on the entity may hamper effective regulation of the financial sector.
Senators Question President’s Pick for OIRA Administrator
Howard Shelanski questioned on delays, retrospective review, and role for cost-benefit analysis.
OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.
Start-up Companies Await SEC Guidance on Equity Crowdfunding
Commission balances spurring investments with protecting investors.
Week in Review
FHFA proposes alternative to Fannie and Freddie, TSA to allow pocket knives onto planes, and more.
Empowering the SEC to Stop Corporate Fraud
Scholars propose SEC response to the failure of private anti-fraud mechanisms.