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: FinancialCounselSEC Details Its Actions To Protect Investors And The Markets During The Credit Crisis
By James Eccleston
In the midst of the current turmoil in the credit markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a lengthy list of accomplishments (with helpful links) to protect investors and the markets. The SEC divides its accomplishments into three broad categories: (1) "Aggressively Combating Fraud and Market Manipulation Through Enforcement Actions"; (2) "Taking Swift Action to Stabilize Financial Markets"; and (3) "Enhancing Transparency in Financial Disclosure." Let's examine the highlights.
Full post as published by FinancialCounsel on January 20, 2009 (boomark / email).
Truth In Lending Act
Consumer Loans and Consumer Credit Protection Act
Bankruptcy Law
A complete prime (pre-2005)
Collection Agencies and Creditors
How to deal and stop the harassment
Federal Adoption Tax Credit
Financial Incentive for Adoptive Parents
TransUnion
Class action credit practices suit offers free credit monitoring services for millions.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Class action dismissed for allegedly failing to protect New Orleans from the levee breach.
Racist Voicemail
Stamford Board of Education pays student $37,500 settlement after failing to protect her from racial discrimination.
TouchPlay Lottery
Settles with Two More Investors
Nine Figure Settlement Approved in American Investors Life Insurance Class Action
Nine Figure Settlement Approved in American Investors Life Insurance Class Action
Mutual Fund Losses
alleging financial advisors breached fiduciary duties by not looking out for investors best interests.

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