Americans for Financial Reform

Government Category: Advocacy Documents

Letter to Regulators: New Jersey Investor Protection Rule Would Fill Regulatory Void

Given the unfortunate demise of the Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule and the glaring deficiencies in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Regulation Best Interest, we greatly appreciate states such as New Jersey that are willing to step in to fill the regulatory void by providing the protections investors need and expect.

Letter to Congress: Comment on HFSC Leveraged Lending Hearing

Today’s hearing addresses the financial stability and economic risks of the growth of leveraged lending to non-financial businesses. The rapid growth and poor underwriting of high-risk corporate debt is clearly a significant current threat to financial and economic stability.