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Information Overload and Mandatory Securities Regulation Disclosure

Information Overload and Mandatory Securities Regulation Disclosure

Arming the public with the right information is good for securities markets, but information overload is not.

The Failed Reign of Mandated Disclosure

The Failed Reign of Mandated Disclosure

Recent book highlights flaws in mandatory information disclosure as consumer protection policy.

Financial Regulators Find Heightened Risks in Lending Behavior

Financial Regulators Find Heightened Risks in Lending Behavior

Rise in leveraged lending prompts concern among the top U.S. financial regulatory agencies.

Former Fed Chair Proposes Broad Changes to U.S. Financial Regulatory System

Former Fed Chair Proposes Broad Changes to U.S. Financial Regulatory System

Volcker Alliance releases report calling for new financial system oversight structure.

SEC Moves to Expand Executive Compensation Disclosure

SEC Moves to Expand Executive Compensation Disclosure

Proposed rule would require companies to make clearer disclosure of pay and performance information.

CFPB Considers New Payday Loan Requirements

CFPB Considers New Payday Loan Requirements

Consumer protection agency takes first steps to reform payday loan market.

Finding a Regulatory Framework for Social Enterprise

Finding a Regulatory Framework for Social Enterprise

How can regulators effectively enforce social and environmental bottom lines for multi-purpose enterprises?

UK Watchdog Criticizes Crowdfunding Platforms for Misleading Investors

UK Watchdog Criticizes Crowdfunding Platforms for Misleading Investors

UK financial regulatory body finds fault with some crowdfunding promotions.

European Union Reveals Plan to Build Capital Markets Union

European Union Reveals Plan to Build Capital Markets Union

EU Commission invites public feedback on private lending consolidation plan.

Regulating Away Housing Bubbles

Regulating Away Housing Bubbles

Two scholars argue for measures to reduce the incidence and magnitude of housing bubbles.

Obama Pushes for Paid Leave Policies for Workers

Obama Pushes for Paid Leave Policies for Workers

President tries to push Congress towards more generous paid sick leave for all American workers.

European Central Bank to Expand Asset Purchase Program

European Central Bank to Expand Asset Purchase Program

Eurozone bank adds sovereign debt purchases to stimulus plan.