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An independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit promoting the economic security, opportunity & prosperity of the American people. NEWSLETTER: https://t.co/081JZy0BAl
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Joined June 2010
The financial industry wants to make it clear that SPACs are back. But investors should be extremely wary of their return. Our new fact sheet breaks down the risks.
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Introduction On July 22, 2020, billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Tontine Holdings became the biggest special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) ever. SPACs are blank-check companies...
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Our latest report, released today, exposes the sweeping scope of CFPB protections that have been dismantled under the second Trump Administration, resulting in the loss of billions of dollars in savings and essential safeguards for American families.
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Transformative rules designed to fight predatory behavior, promote transparency, and save consumers billions are disappearing at an alarming rate As of July 23, 2025 The second Trump Administration...
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As we mark the 50th anniversary of the @CFTC and the 15th anniversary of Dodd-Frank, we should be strengthening financial safeguards, not weakening them. The public interest must be the foundation of financial regulation, not an afterthought.
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A Legacy of Deregulation That Brought Down the Economy As we continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and recognize the 15th anniversary of the...
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Three years ago, crypto lender Celsius Network filed for bankruptcy. Now, as the Trump Administration eliminates all guardrails around the crypto industry, crypto lenders are making a comeback. Read about the risks in our new fact sheet:.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with Better Markets’ new Fact Sheet, “Crypto Lending Poses Huge...
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RT @EdenHarrisNews: The #OCC just scrapped disparate impact — a rule that protects borrowers from unintentional #banking discrimination. @….
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US regulators retreat further from ESG oversight with the OCC's move away from 'disparate impact' but lawyers advise caution on ditching ESG
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Our @amandalfischer talked with @isabelletanlee @Bloomberg about considering crypto in mortgage risk assessments: "It feels motivated more by a general political inclination to be more supportive of the crypto industry rather than any sort of economic analysis or stakeholder.
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WATCH: During a @USHouseFSC hearing exchange with @RepAlGreen, @DennisKelleher explains how the Trump administration's CFPB cuts leave military families financially vulnerable and unprotected.
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RT @bartnaylor: Bettermarkets Kelleher brings the fire to review of the worst crash since ‘29 that led to Dodd-Frank
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Watch now: @DennisKelleher testifying at @USHouseFSC @FinancialCmte hearing “Dodd-Frank Turns 15: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead."
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Despite the crypto industry's best efforts to juice polls and fudge broad support, most voters do not support crypto. Read the facts:
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— It’s “Crypto Week” on the Hill, and the cryptocurrency industry is pushing again for a light-touch framework for crypto trading. However, the only thing truly light-touch is how...
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Tomorrow, @DennisKelleher will testify at @USHouseFSC @FinancialCmte hearing “Dodd-Frank Turns 15: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead,” 10am EST. Watch here:
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Ben Schiffrin, our director of securities policy, talked with @bloomberg about single-stock leveraged ETFs: "The way disclosures work right now might not really tip off retail investors at just how risky these products are."
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Matthew Tuttle is one of the leading architects of leveraged single-stock ETFs, which now command about $22 billion and counting.
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Our @amandalfischer spoke with @Reuters about how DOGE involvement in SEC rulemaking raises serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest and political influence overriding staff expertise.
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The efforts are part of a broader deregulatory push by the administration.
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Big victory for investors: The DC Circuit Court emphasized the importance of proxy advice by rejecting the SEC’s and financial industry’s attempt to prevent proxy advisory firms from providing investors with objective, expert recommendations.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dennis Kelleher, Cofounder, President, and CEO of Better Markets, issued the following statement on the Circuit Court for the District of Columbia’s recent decision in Institutional...
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The @USTreasury should consider all Americans in its decision to eliminate all paper check payments. Some of the most vulnerable people don't have internet access or a bank account, or simply don't feel comfortable with electronic payments.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Shayna Olesiuk, Director of Banking Policy, issued the following statement about a comment letter filed in connection with the U.S. Treasury’s implementation of the Trump Administ...
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Summer☀️🔥 is in full swing and activities in DC are heating up. Hot topics discussed in our June Newsletter include ongoing attacks on DEI, risks to retirement savings accounts, and dangerous crypto legislation.
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Below is the opening of our monthly newsletter. View the full newsletter online here. Summer is in full swing and activities in Washington, DC are heating up—on the Hill, at the financial regulatory...
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