The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission jointly study the feasibility of requiring the derivatives industry to adopt standardized computer-readable algorithmic descriptions which may be used to describe complex and standardized financial derivatives, and t

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.

In accordance with the risk-retention requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010, six federal agencies are seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would require sponsors of asset-backed securities to retain at least 5 percent of the credit risk of the a

In response to a mandate in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, this report reviews these products’ market share and characteristics, federal and state oversight, and advantages and disadvantages to consumers.