In the News Archives - Page 31 of 34 - Americans for Financial Reform

Fed urged to do more to protect homeowners

Sen. Sanders speaks at EPI about the financial crisis and the financial industry.

The Testimony of Nancy Zirkin, Executive Vice President of the Leadership Council on Civil Rights, Before the House Financial Services Committee

The Testimony of John Taylor, President and CEO of NCRC, before the House Financial Services Committee

National Consumer Law Center’s Testimony in Support a Consumer Financial Protection Agency: “Properly implemented, a CFPA will encourage innovation by financial actors, increase competition in the marketplace and lead to better and safer choices for consumers.” Click HERE to read more.

Business Week: Consumers Need a Credit Watchdog

Harvard Professor Elizabeth Warren explains her idea of creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency in this Business Week piece. Congress is considering legislation which would create such an agency. Here’s an excerpt from her article: President Obama’s proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency would make loan

Does AIG stand for “America’s Investment Gone?”

The Testimony of Travis Plunkett, Consumer Federation of America, before the Senate Banking Committee

MainStreet Bailout concert to benefit DC foreclosure victims

The Banks Opposition to the CFPA-NY Times

Summaries

Revitalize the SEC The SEC should be revitalized with more resources and expanded oversight and enforcement authority. The agency also should substantially enhance disclosure requirements. Reform Elections for Directors of Publicly Held Corporations Directors of publicly traded corporations should be elected through true