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Editorials & Columns | March 11, 2019
(this op-ed originally appeared in The Hill)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been an effective watchdog for consumers. However, since President Trump was elected, it has ... Read More
Financial Reform Newsletter | March 8, 2019
Trump’s 1,000 Cuts to Unleash Wall Street on Main Street Again
The Trump administration has been working to kill Dodd-Frank and financial reform by 1,000 cuts from all different directions (legislative, regulatory and... Read More
Press Releases | March 6, 2019
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Contact: Nick Jacobs, 202-618-6430 or njacobs@bettermarkets.com
“Out of Business” FSOC Puts Another Nail in Its Own Coffin
Washington, D.C. –... Read More
Press Releases | March 6, 2019
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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Fed's Stress Test Changes Shortchange the Public and Markets
Washington, D.C. –... Read More
Financial Reform Newsletter | February 28, 2019
Less Stress Sometimes is a Bad Thing
Will altering the frequency of big bank stress tests from annual to every other year leave the big banks less prepared for a future financial crisis? That is the question... Read More
Editorials & Columns | February 25, 2019
By Dennis Kelleher (this op-ed originally appeared in The Hill)
More than a year has passed since the American people belatedly learned about the shocking Equifax breach that exposed more than 145 million Americans... Read More
Financial Reform Newsletter | February 22, 2019
CFPB is looking out for financial predators instead of Main Street
To protect Main Street Americans -- consumers, investors, homeowners, students, soldiers, retirees and the elderly -- from predatory financial behavior and... Read More
Editorials & Columns | February 12, 2019
CFPB IS LOOKING OUT FOR FINANCIAL PREDATORS INSTEAD OF MAIN STREET
by Dennis Kelleher (originally appeared in The Hill)
To protect Main Street Americans — consumers, investors, homeowners, students, soldiers... Read More
Press Releases | February 5, 2019
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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FED RISKS SNATCHING DEFEAT FROM THE JAWS OF VICTORY
Washington, D.C. – Dennis... Read More
Press Releases | January 25, 2019
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Friday, January 25, 2019
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CFTC GRANTS BETTER MARKETS REQUEST TO EXTEND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON SWAP EXECUTION FACILITIES (SEF... Read More
Financial Reform Newsletter | January 25, 2019
Financial Reform Newsletter: Jan 25 2019
JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon and Better Markets’ Dennis Kelleher Agree on Leveraged Risks
We have been concerned for some time about rising financial risks in the... Read More
Press Releases | January 16, 2019
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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JOHN BOGLE: A TIRELESS ADVOCATE FOR THE SMALL INVESTOR AND THE CONSCIENCE OF THE FINANCIAL... Read More
Financial Reform Newsletter | January 11, 2019
Financial Reform Newsletter: Jan 11 2019
Judging 2020 Presidential Candidates
As Sen. Elizabeth Warren becomes the first major candidate for the 2020 Democratic nomination to form an exploratory committee and barnstorm... Read More
Editorials & Columns | January 9, 2019
Having won control of the House, Democrats need to push a robust policy agenda that concretely connects with Main Street Americans who care about their jobs, wages, benefits, savings, investments, homes, retirements and so... Read More
Editorials & Columns | January 4, 2019
As Sen. Elizabeth Warren announces her intent to run for the 2020 Democratic nomination, it’s a good time to start thinking about how to think about the candidates and how to think about the reporting on the candidates... Read More
Press Releases | December 26, 2018
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Dennis Kelleher, President and CEO of Better Markets, issued the... Read More
Press Releases | December 24, 2018
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Monday, December 24, 2018
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TRUMP, MNUCHIN SHOULD REQUIRE SEC TO LAUNCH THE CONSOLIDATED ... Read More
Press Releases | December 19, 2018
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Lev Bagramian, Senior Securities Policy Advisor for Better Markets issued this... Read More
Financial Reform Newsletter | December 18, 2018
Lael Brainard: A Powerful Voice at the Fed for Main Street and Financial Stability
This past year, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard has stood up for critical financial and consumer protections, including... Read More
Financial Reform Newsletter | December 7, 2018
Financial Reform Newsletter: Dec 6 2018
Senate Republicans Confirm Trump’s Grossly Unqualified, Anti-Consumer Nominee to be the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Contrary to everything he said to... Read More