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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
February 17, 2012
The SEC, in a bill introduced by Rep. Scott Garrett, R-N.J., and in accordance with Obama’s executive order, would have to conduct robust cost-benefit analysis on each new rule.
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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
November 15, 2011
Acting FHA Commissioner Carol Galante told reporters on Tuesday that “while the FHA is facing the most severe economic conditions,” the FHA’s “Mutual Mortgage Insurance (MMI) fund capital balance remains in positive territory and its programs are actuarially sound.”
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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
June 7, 2011
Rep. Scott Garrett, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, is calling on the GAO to investigate SIPC Trustee Irving Picard’s handling of the Madoff liquidation, as well as the SEC's oversight of the matter.
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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
May 17, 2011
Since taking the helm of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises in January, Rep. Scott Garrett’s goals have been clear.
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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
May 16, 2011
Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee introduced Friday seven bills as the second round of legislation to reform government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
May 12, 2011
Members of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets debated Wednesday whether the Whistleblower rules enacted under Dodd-Frank would create “unintended consequences” and spark a slew of whistleblowers running to the SEC for financial gain.
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By Guest Contributor |
May 1, 2011
Legitimate questions raised by Republicans should be answered.
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By Editorial Staff |
May 1, 2011
In the nine years that Investment Advisor has published the IA 25, our editors’ judgment as to the 25 most influential people in and around the advisor community, we’ve never ranked the 25 in the order of their importance.
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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
March 29, 2011
Members of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and GSEs unveiled their plan on Tuesday to introduce eight bills over the next few months that will “wind down” Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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By Bob Clark, AdvisorOne |
March 22, 2011
Our intrepid blogger wonders why our elected representatives want to conduct a cost benefit analysis on doing the right thing
