In setback for corporate lobbyists, whistleblowers can take tips first to government investigators

By Michael Hudson

SEC rules also award generous bounties to tipsters

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mary Schapiro":

"… ne advocacy group.The agency’s two Democratic commissioners and Chairman Mary Schapiro, an independent, voted to approve final rules on how the agency will opera …"

Revolving door between SEC, law firms spins at dizzying speed

More than 200 ex-SEC lawyers went back to agency on behalf of clients

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"… But in testimony during her confirmation hearing in January 2009, Chairman Mary Schapiro indicated a willingness to address the revolving door issue.Schapiro said …"

Financial reform this week: House Republicans push bill to curb CFPB power

By Julie Vorman

Your guide to financial reform law events during the week of May 2

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"… .Friday, May 6SEC chairman – Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro speaks at the Investment Company Institute's annual meeting for fund manag …"

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SEC loses short-lived FOIA exemption in financial reform law

By Laurel Adams

In a victory for advocates of government transparency, Congress has voted to repeal a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemption for the Se

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"… Exemption 8 to protect confidential information from release.SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro unsuccessfully sought to keep the expanded FOIA exemption, calling it “c …"

Brokerage regulator’s portfolio, practices remain secret

By Laurel Adams

Watchdog groups have long called for more oversight of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a quasi-governmental, self-regul

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"… oncern: The revolving door between FINRA and the SEC. Current SEC chairman Mary Schapiro is a former senior executive at FINRA, where she earned more than $3 milli …"

SEC moves ahead on oil, mining, derivatives transparency

By Jeremy Borden

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new transparency rules today mandated by the Dodd-Frank reform law for mining companies, int

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"… s that buy or use certain “conflict” minerals from Africa.SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro, a former board director at Duke Energy Corp., did not participate in the …"

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Mutual fund champion on short list for SEC investor advocate

By Jeremy Borden

As the Securities and Exchange Commission considers who will lead a new office giving Main Street investors a bigger megaphone within the ag

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"… s Oct. 22 job posting, the investor advocate will report to SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro, who will appoint the investor advocate in consultation with the other fou …"

Small investors to get bigger megaphone at SEC

By Jeremy Borden

For the average Main Street investor, the roots of the 2008 financial collapse remain murky. The impact, though, was not: houses foreclosed,

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"… cerns of individual investors. The idea isn’t a new one – SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro created a similar panel soon after taking the agency’s top job last year …"

Will new regulatory super council learn the lessons of Lehman?

After Bear Stearns fell apart in March 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York embedded teams

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"… ead of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.; Fed chairman Ben Bernanke; and Mary Schapiro, the SEC chairman. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner heads the council.T …"

Reform reading: SEC tackles energy payments, conflict minerals next week

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law....

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"… ional staff to carry out the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro told lawmakers a few weeks ago that she needs to add about 800 employees w …"

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