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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 "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… mpanies that lobbied hard for the agency to take the opposite approach.The Securities and Exchange Commission decision was hailed as a “major victory” for whistleblowers and invest …"

Financial reform this week: Will SEC's final whistleblower rule require first filing internal complaint?

By Julie Vorman

Your guide to Dodd-Frank law deadlines, hearing and events for the week of May 23

Excerpts from this story referencing "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… lobbyists will find out Wednesday if they were successful in pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission to weaken its proposal for a generous whistleblower bounty program.The SEC …"

"… ncy. Hearing begins at 1400 ET. Wednesday, May 25Whistleblowers - The Securities and Exchange Commission meets to discuss whether to adopt a final rule to protect and encourage wh …"

Revolving door between SEC, law firms spins at dizzying speed

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… ey showed some favor to that firm during their time at the SEC.” …"

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For all the blame, credit raters still count on big banks for support

For all the blame, credit raters still have allies in town: big banks

Excerpts from this story referencing "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… ltogether.This would mean that they could operate without oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates the ratings agencies.Under Dodd-Frank, the OCC is require …"

Koch's web of influence

By John Aloysius Farrell

The Koch Industries web of influence

Excerpts from this story referencing "Environment":

"… rs Association, and obscure organizations like the green-sounding National Environmental Development Association’s Clean Air Project, whose membership lists Ko …"

"… mmon levels of exposure are still inconclusive. He urged further study.The Environmental Working Group and a number of public health organizations, meanwhile, ch …"

"… se gases through the Clean Air Act.Koch-supported groups like the National Environmental Development Association’s Clean Air Project joined the effort. In a re …"

Data shows Deutsche Bank was key patron of questionable mortgage lenders

By Michael Hudson

Data shows Deutsche Bank was key patron of questionable mortgage lenders

Excerpts from this story referencing "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… Robert Khuzami, who left in 2009 to become head of enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission. An SEC spokeswoman said Khuzami doesn’t participate in matters relating …"

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SEC extracts fines, but not confessions

Federal judge scolds SEC for routinely letting businesses and executives settle civil lawsuits without admitting any guilt....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… he deal. …"

WaMu, other banks motivated by greed, financial crisis probe concludes

By David Heath

WaMu, other bankers knowingly sold bad loans, Senate probe of crisis concludes

Excerpts from this story referencing "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… uncovered in the committee investigation to the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission.Asked why there had been no criminal charges brought against those respons …"

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… law events scheduled this week.Monday, May 2Derivatives — The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission begin a two-day joint public …"

"… are required under the Truth in Lending Act.Friday, May 6SEC chairman – Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro speaks at the Investment Company Institute's annual …"

"… tives and documentsNational Credit Union Administration proposed rulesSecurities and Exchange Commission timelineSpecial Inspector General for TARP reportsTreasury Depar …"

Financial reform this week: Senate hearing to examine systemic risk response

By Julie Vorman

This week in financial reform

Excerpts from this story referencing "Securities and Exchange Commission":

"… aring is likely to give a friendlier reception hearing to the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., an …"

"… ly by the Treasury Department. Meeting begins at 0915 ET.Systemic risk — Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro holds a public roundtable discussion of how to …"

"… p;Thursday, May 12Systemic risk — The heads of the Federal Reserve, Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Commodity Futures Trading Commission,and …"

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