But too much of what should be plumbing to serve the “real economy” of households and businesses has turned into an unstable, money-extracting casino dominated by powerful giants.
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Statement: AFR Condemns Unlawful Attempted Firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump’s unlawful attempt to purge the Federal Reserve Board of anyone who disagrees with him is an abuse of power that threatens the foundation of our democracy, as have so many of his actions already.
AFR in the News
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Rolling Stone: Susan Collins Raked in Wall Street Cash Before Advancing Trump Tax Bill
Ahead of the vote, the watchdog Americans for Financial Reform sent a letter urging senators to let the loophole, which was set to sunset in 2025, expire.
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WSJ: Private Equity Ramps Up PR, Branding Efforts for 401(k) Push
“I think that private equity is seen right now as one of the worst actors on Wall Street,” Valdes-Viera said. “At this point, it’s going to take a lot to rebrand them and portray them as a good steward of retirement savings.”
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Reuters: Just 35 complaints of debanking cite political bias despite Trump order
“It’s not a real issue. ‘Debanking’ is an excuse for political attacks,” said Amanda Jackson, a director for Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of progressive-leaning groups.
