Dodd-Frank

Square-Off: Should Dodd-Frank Stay or Go?
Risk & Compliance

Square-Off: Should Dodd-Frank Stay or Go?

Despite efforts afoot to repeal the law, it should remain in place but be modified, many observers say.
By David McCann | September 20, 2017
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‘Repeal Dodd-Frank’ Is a Mere Sound Bite
Risk & Compliance

‘Repeal Dodd-Frank’ Is a Mere Sound Bite

All-or-nothing policy proposals, like President Trump's wish to dump Dodd-Frank in total, are not realistic: Princeton professor.
By Lauren Wright | September 20, 2017
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Many Parts of Dodd-Frank Should Be Repealed
Risk & Compliance

Many Parts of Dodd-Frank Should Be Repealed

The law was about micromanaging financial services rather than facilitating capital markets.
By Emre Carr | September 20, 2017
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Dodd-Frank Was Too Much — and Not Enough
Risk & Compliance

Dodd-Frank Was Too Much — and Not Enough

The law identified many right solutions to the problems revealed by the financial crisis but excessively applied them.
By Luke Zubrod | September 20, 2017
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Dodd-Frank Will Benefit CFOs in the Long Run
Risk & Compliance

Dodd-Frank Will Benefit CFOs in the Long Run

The law's core reforms stabilize financial markets and the economy.
By George W. Madison and William A. Shirley | July 21, 2017
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Future Uncertain for GOP’s Dodd-Frank Reform
Risk & Compliance

Future Uncertain for GOP’s Dodd-Frank Reform

The Financial Choice Act passed the House on a party-line vote but “there is zero chance that [it] survives” in its current form in the Senate.
By Matthew Heller | June 9, 2017
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‘Financial CHOICE Act’ Would Be Big Boost for Banks
Risk & Compliance

‘Financial CHOICE Act’ Would Be Big Boost for Banks

The proposed law would significantly amend the Dodd-Frank Act and restore flexibility to financial institutions.
By Christopher Whalen | March 22, 2017
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Dodd-Frank: Benefits Among the Burdens
Technology

Dodd-Frank: Benefits Among the Burdens

Whatever fate is in store for the Dodd-Frank Act, the systems financial institutions put in place to comply with the law should provide ongoing advantages.
By Mallinath Sengupta | March 7, 2017
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The Growing Importance of Proxies
Risk & Compliance

The Growing Importance of Proxies

Aiming to thwart shareholder activism, public companies' proxy statements are presenting shareholders with ever-more information and greater detail.
By David McCann | February 10, 2017
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Acting SEC Chair Calls Disclosure Rule ‘Misguided’
Risk & Compliance

Acting SEC Chair Calls Disclosure Rule ‘Misguided’

Michael Piwowar has directed SEC staff to reconsider how companies should comply with the controversial conflict minerals rule.
By Matthew Heller | February 2, 2017
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First Penalty for Retaliation vs. Internal-only Whistleblower
Risk & Compliance

First Penalty for Retaliation vs. Internal-only Whistleblower

SandRidge Energy fired an employee who raised concerns over the company's calculation of its reserves, the SEC charged.
By David McCann | December 21, 2016
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The Rising Risk of Being CFO
Risk Management

The Rising Risk of Being CFO

The drive to combat corporate misconduct is making it a dangerous time to be a finance chief.
By Randy Myers | December 19, 2016
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Trump’s Pension Policy
Retirement Plans

Trump’s Pension Policy

If Trump shelves the new fiduciary rule, brokers might seek out deals that pay them best, rather than act in the best interests of sponsors and employees.
By Rob Massa | December 9, 2016
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Stock Options Help Firms Keep Workers Quiet
Risk & Compliance

Stock Options Help Firms Keep Workers Quiet

A study finds companies involved in financial misconduct deter whistleblowing by granting options to rank-and-file employees.
By Matthew Heller | October 21, 2016
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‘One Size Fits All’ Regulation Simply Doesn’t Work
Risk & Compliance

‘One Size Fits All’ Regulation Simply Doesn’t Work

With a few notable exceptions, most US regulations apply to all banks and make no distinctions based on the riskiness of an institution’s activities.
By William Stern | October 20, 2016
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