Dodd-Frank

The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) was passed by Congress in 2010. This page provides links to all of the studies mandated by the legislation. The list can be sorted according to agency and date. It also provides commentary on aspects of the legislation, such as the Volcker Rule limiting proprietory trading, as well as international responses.

Evaluation of Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Oversight of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Executive Compensation Programs

Given the concerns about executive compensation levels at companies that have received federal financial support, the FHFA Office of Inspector General initiated this evaluation to assess the processes used to develop the enterprises’ compensation packages.
Originally Published: 
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Exit Strategy and Planning Process for the Enterprises’ Structural Reform

In accordance with Title XIV of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010, the Federal Housing Finance Agency Officer of Inspector General proposed reforms to the enterprises’ fundamental roles and structures.
Originally Published: 
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Review on the Orderly Liquidation of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Under the Dodd-Frank Act

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has released a report entitled “The Orderly Liquidation of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Under the Dodd-Frank Act.” The report examines how the FDIC could have structured an orderly resolution of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
Originally Published: 
Monday, April 18, 2011

SEC Reports on Oversight of and Compliance With Conditions and Representations Related to Exemptive Orders and No-Action Letters

In accordance with section 965 of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 this report makes five recommendations that are intended to enhance the SEC’s oversight of compliance with conditions and representations in exemptive orders and no-action letters.
Originally Published: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Federal Reserve Board Reports on 2009 Interchange Revenue, Covered Issuer Cost and Covered Issuer and Merchant Fraud Loss Related to Debit Card Transactions

In accordance with section 920 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, as added by Section 1075 of The Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 requires the Federal Reserve Board conduct a survey on interchange revenue, covered issuer cost and covered issuer and merchant fraud lo
Originally Published: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Government Accountability Office Report on Emergency Actions Taken by the Federal Reserve System

Section 1109 of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 directs the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) to conduct a one-time audit of the emergency loan programs and other assistance authorized by the Federal Reserve Board (“Board”) during the recent financial crisis
Originally Published: 
Thursday, July 21, 2011

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