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Crisis Investigators Appointed

by Editorial Staff

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

Brooksley Born, who warned about the impending crisis while head of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, is among the sleuths.

Interest Rates To Stay Very Low: Bernanke

by Editorial Staff

Tue, Jul 21, 2009

But 'Helicopter Ben' said the Fed will take steps to avoid inflation, if necessary.

Hold Brokers and Advisors to One Standard, SEC Chief Says

Hold Brokers and Advisors to One Standard, SEC Chief Says

by Kerry Pechter

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

Mary Schapiro told Congress she favors requiring broker-dealers and investment advisers to act solely in the interests of their clients when providing advice.

Martin Weiss on the CalPERS Suit

Martin Weiss on the CalPERS Suit

by Kerry Pechter

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

There have been 'egregious manipulations and conflicts of interest that go beyond what is generally known,' Weiss told RIJ.

CalPERS Gives Rating Agencies an FFF

CalPERS Gives Rating Agencies an FFF

by Kerry Pechter

Wed, Jul 22, 2009

In a new lawsuit, California's state pension fund blames the 'issuer pay system' at the top three rating agencies for part of its investment losses last year.