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Witnesses testified on the impact of a default on financial stability and economic growth in the U.S. In their remarks the outlined various scenarios should Congress allow a default and warn…

Lloyd Blankfein was interviewed at the Investment Company Institute’s 2013 general membership Meeting. Topics included the economic outlook and recovery, Federal Reserve’s stimulus actions, …

Security and Exchange Commissioner Mary Jo White spoke to financial industry members about the role of the SEC and the impact of regulation on international financial markets. She responded …

Witnesses testified about money market funds and proposed regulation of the financial industry. Mary Schapiro said money market funds posed a systemic risk to the financial system and theref…

Mary Schapiro talked about the Securities and and Exchange Commission’s implementation of the 2010 financial regulations law.

Witnesses testified on the health and stability of the mutual fund industry in the wake of the financial crisis, including how new financial regulations are affecting the market.

Former National Debt Commission Co-Chairs Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson talked about some of the commission’s recommendations to balance the federal budget and improve the long-term U.S. e…

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro gave an update on implementing regulatory changes resulting from the Frank-Dodd Wall Street Reform Act. Among her remarks she dis…

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner discussed current challenges for the U.S. and global economies. In his remarks he focused on state of the U.S. economy, the debate over the deficit, as we…

A hearing was held on the shortcomings of the nation’s retirement system and how worker could obtain retirement security. The hearing focused on weaknesses weaknesses in the 401(k) retiremen…

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro spoke about regulation of the financial industry. In her remarks she said she supported a systemic risk regulatory model similar to …

Panelists talked about credit ratings and the use of credit rating services by various corporations. Among the topics they addressed were the accuracy and quality of information provided by …

The House Education and Labor Committee held a series of hearings looking at the nation’s retirement system. Paul Schott Stevens, who was a witness at the first of these hearings, examined t…

Paul Schott Stevens talked about proposals to modify America’s retirement saving system in response to current market conditions, and new research on Americans' attitudes toward 401(k)s. Mr.…

Mr. Stevens talked about various reforms within the mutual fund industry. Among the topics he addressed were providing greater levels of accountability, building trust between consumers and …