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Schapiro on SEC Economic Analysis
May 09, 2012
On April 17, SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro testified about the SEC's approach to economic analysis in its rulemakings before the House Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services and Bailouts of Public and Private Programs Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Chairman Schapiro noted that "high quality economic… read more
SEC Enforcement Summary
May 08, 2012
In a March alert entitled SEC Speaks 2012: An Entrepreneurial and Restructured SEC pledges Proactive Enforcement, the law firm of Weil Gotshal and Manges highlighted recent remarks made by SEC officials at an annual conference called SEC Speaks. The document summarizes remarks from SEC Chairman… read more
Spring 2012 Funds Session
May 07, 2012
On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 11:00 - 12:30, KPMG is holding a free session to address concerns facing investment management firms and mutual fund trustees and directors. The May 30 event will begin with a keynote address by Robert Pozen, former Chairman of MFS… read more
Bi-Partisan Congressional Concern Over MMF Reforms
May 04, 2012
In a May 1, 2012 letter to SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro, 33 members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who are former state and local government officials expressed concern about potential money market fund reforms. The letter cautioned that reforms making money market… read more
IOSCO Report on Money Market Funds
May 03, 2012
The Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has issued a report asking for comments on the possible risks money market funds may pose to systemic stability as well as on certain potential policy options to address these risks. The report states… read more