Regulatory

The Dodd-Frank Gap: Why the 2010 Reform Law Didn't Fix PFOF

Dodd-Frank's authors focused on the causes of 2008 — not on PFOF, which has grown dramatically since. The gap must now be addressed.

The Whistleblower Tool

Dodd-Frank's SEC whistleblower program — which has paid out $1.5 billion — is the most relevant legacy tool for PFOF accountability.

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