Can Whistleblowers ‘Cross-Examine’ the SEC? Part II
Posted by Larry Doyle on January 10th, 2012 6:37 PM |
My commentary the other day entitled Can Whistleblowers ‘Cross-Examine’ the SEC? received a fair bit of attention and some rather interesting comments. In light of the very fluid developments within the realm of financial regulation, I strongly recommend that post.
The primary concern I raised within that commentary – and hence the title – was that a key panel at the upcoming 39th Annual Securities Regulation Institute consists solely of industry insiders. Why might that be such a concern?
Well, one of the main critiques of our financial regulatory system made by many, including Harry Markopolos, has been the revolving door between our regulators and the industry.
Why is a revolving door such a concern? Stick with me here. (more…)
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