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Former SEC Chief Thinks Commission Could Boost Climate Focus

Risk Management

Former SEC Chief Thinks Commission Could Boost Climate Focus

But investor demand for environmental information will drive companies to disclose it, Mary Schapiro says.

By David Katz | May 12, 2017

Activists Urge SEC to Require Disclosure of Political Spending

Risk & Compliance

Activists Urge SEC to Require Disclosure of Political Spending

By not forcing companies to reveal their political contributions, the Securities and Exchange Commission is caving into partisan pressure, say activists.

By Iris Dorbian | September 5, 2014

The Sterner, Stricter SEC

Risk & Compliance

The Sterner, Stricter SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission is determined to catch accounting manipulators, says Mary Jo White. But will it have the money and means to do so?

By Marielle Segarra and Edward Teach | July 2, 2014

Money-Market Fund Reform Down, Not Out

Money-Market Fund Reform Down, Not Out

U.S. regulators are committed to increasing regulation on a popular holding for corporate cash.

By Vincent Ryan | October 8, 2012

Money Market Reform Fight Not Over Yet

Money Market Reform Fight Not Over Yet

Despite a setback at the SEC, U.S. regulators are still committed to imposing more regulation on a popular holding place for corporate cash.

By Vincent Ryan | August 29, 2012

Is the SEC Being “Set Up to Fail”?

Risk & Compliance

Is the SEC Being “Set Up to Fail”?

A bill would raise the threshold for how the securities regulator sets rules.

By Sarah Johnson | October 1, 2011