The SEC is supposed to be an independent agency. Its own Canon of Ethics says this. Yet SEC Chair Paul Atkins acts as if the SEC is a mouthpiece for the Trump administration. Our new fact sheet explains the extent to which Chair Atkins is politicizing the SEC. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...

The private funds industry wants its assets to be sold to the public but still deemed "private." This cannot be the case. Our new report explains why there is no such thing as private market assets in the hands of the general public. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/rep...

Today, Congress is holding a hearing about the use of AI in the financial industry. Our new fact sheet explains why we need reasonable regulation to not only protect investors but also ensure that AI maximizes its potential. bettermarkets.org/analysis/reg...

After yesterday's roundtable, we should expect the SEC to begin rolling back executive compensation disclosure rules. But as we said in our comment letter, the public needs these disclosures, which shed light on the fact that CEO pay has risen by 1,085% since 1978. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/the...

Today, Congress will hold a hearing about the costs of complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The hearing presages calls to roll back SOX's requirements. But our new fact sheet shows the risks of returning to world where financial misconduct is allowed to flourish. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...

I'm excited to participate in tomorrow's Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management at the SEC. In advance of the panel, we issued a new fact sheet discussing the risks of exposing retail investors' 401(k)s to private market assets. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...

As both Congress and the SEC contemplate expanding the private markets, our new report explains why private securities offerings should be the exception and not the rule. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/rep...

Today, Congress is holding a hearing on fragilities in the Treasury market. Our new fact sheets discuss those fragilities and the importance of ensuring that the Treasury market runs smoothly both in normal times and in times of stress. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...

The legalization of sports gambling plus the ability to bet 24 hours a day has led to an epidemic of sports betting addiction. Our new report on 24/7 stock trading explains why we are in danger of making the same mistakes with stock trading as with sports gambling. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/rep...

Fifteen years ago today, the securities markets experienced the “Flash Crash.” The Flash Crash led to the creation of the Consolidated Audit Trail, also known as the CAT. Although the CAT is now under attack, today is a good time to remember that the CAT protects investors, markets, and the public.

Congress's proposal to abolish the PCAOB and transfer its functions to the SEC is misguided and dangerous. Our new fact sheet explains why. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...

Today, Congress is holding a hearing on proxy advisory firms. These firms provide shareholders with independent advice and unbiased recommendations about issues affecting a company. Our new fact sheet explains why these firms are essential to shareholder engagement. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...

Earth Day 2025 is a sad occasion for investors. The SEC's retreat from several ESG initiatives deprives investors of material financial information. Our new report discusses the SEC's actions, the flaw in the anti-ESG argument, and the persistence of ESG investing. bettermarkets.org/newsroom/rep...

Tomorrow, Congress will hold a hearing on stablecoins. Our new fact sheet explains why Congress should heed the concerns that were raised five years ago when Facebook wanted to launch a stablecoin called Libra: bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...

With Valentine's Day approaching, many Americans may be searching for love online. They probably don't expect to be victimized by a cryptocurrency scam as a result. Our new fact sheet explores the role that crypto plays in these devastating online romance scams: bettermarkets.org/newsroom/cry...

Tomorrow, Congress will hold a hearing entitled "A Golden Age of Digital Assets: Charting a Path Forward." Our new fact sheet explains why Congress must prevent a lax regulatory regime from ushering in a Golden Age of Crypto Crime: bettermarkets.org/newsroom/fac...

The SEC's whistleblower program is essential to protecting the securities markets. Our new report explains why, if DOGE cuts SEC enforcement personnel, the SEC's whistleblower program will become even more essential to investor protection than it already is today: bettermarkets.org/newsroom/rep...

Finfluencers are individuals who use their social media presence to influence financial decisions. Our new report explains why regulating finfluencers is necessary to maintain the trust and confidence in, and the integrity of, the securities markets: bettermarkets.org/newsroom/rep...