In Congress, Securities and Exchange Commission

Posted March 30, 2023

Analysis: Nine Takeaways from SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s March 29th Appearance before the House Appropriations FSGG Subcommittee

"House Republicans devoted the overwhelming majority of their time to criticizing the SEC’s decision to pursue a climate disclosure rule, drowning out all other issues. Whereas Gensler’s [...]

By Michael Canning

In 118th Congress

Posted March 14, 2023

Analysis: Abrupt Failure of Silicon Valley Bank Threatens to Upend Federal Financial Services Policy Landscape

"One emerging vector of Democratic criticism is a 2018 law that weakened oversight of many regional banks. On Monday, for example, Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) called for a hearing to [...]

By Michael Canning

In Biweekly Bulletin

Posted March 3, 2023

Biweekly Bulletin on Financial Services and Capital Markets Policy (S. 2, Vol. 2- Feb. 14 – March. 3, 2023)

"At its March 2 meeting, the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) held a spirited and revealing discussion surrounding the adequacy of the SEC’s present examination program as it relates to SEC [...]