Washington, D.C. — SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw gave a notable speech at an event sponsored by the Center for American Progress on October 11th warning of the dangers posed by the fact that the $1.4 trillion leveraged loan market, often used to finance private equity takeovers, is not subject to securities laws, and therefore operates without many investor protections.
WASHINGTON, DC — Five Democratic Senators betrayed small business owners Wednesday by voting with Republicans to rescind recently finalized small business lending data rules known as Section 1071, leading consumer advocacy groups said.
Washington, D.C. – The Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to finalize important amendments governing beneficial ownership reporting despite fierce backlash from the hedge fund industry represents a significant move towards creating a more equitable investment landscape increasing transparency for other investors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s announcement of new actions to crack down on junk fees is a critical initiative in stopping companies from ripping off consumers with hidden and misleading fees and compelling firms to provide upfront and accurate pricing on products and services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following oral arguments made before the U.S. Supreme Court on the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a new poll – commissioned by the Center for Responsible Lending and Americans for Financial Reform and released today – shows overwhelming support from Republican, Democratic, and independent voters for the CFPB’s mission and for the Bureau to establish several new consumer protections.
