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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposing to

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Thanks to many of you, Better Markets is in excellent shape. We have a fantastic staff—a uniquely experienced team of dedicated professionals who know how ...

On August 26, 2026, Lisa Cook responded to the White House’s August 5 letter notifying her that the President is again considering removing her from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. A federal judge blocked Trump’s first attempt to remove Cook in a case that went all the way to the

Congress was only in session for one week during August, a month that they typically take off to go back and work in their districts. The Senate stayed in session during the first week of the month in order to pass a continuing resolution for government funding, as well as tee up a crypto vote, and hold a hearing on capital markets.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dennis Kelleher, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Better Markets, announced today that Larry Lee will serve as Director of Consumer Financial Protection Policy at Better Markets. He was most recently Senior Counsel at the Con...