The SEC is heading into dangerous territory
From January the US financial watchdog’s commissioners will all be Republicans
From January the US financial watchdog’s commissioners will all be Republicans

Paul Atkins bludgeoned more than a dozen outstanding proposals from his predecessor’s regulatory programme

They are no substitute for money, even if usage is growing fast

Policymakers and banking industry should push for convergence on rules

Fear of national security risks and investor protections spurs rare bipartisan call for action from financial regulator

For some observers, the rapid rise of this asset class invites unsettling historical comparisons

Wall Street watchdog suggests allowing public companies to file semi-annual reports