A Feature, Not a Bug: The Important Role of Capital Markets in the U.S.
· Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (United States)
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GG · Gary Gensler Wiki · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiA Feature, Not a Bug: The Important Role of Capital Markets in the U.S.ContextSpeech by Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Why it mattersThe SEC chair defends capital markets as a strength of US finance while targeting fragile activities.
Problems raised- Nonbank finance carries specific risks.
- Some activities add fragility to the system.
- Market costs and risks remain too high.
Solutions proposed- Recognise the value of capital markets alongside banks.
- Focus oversight on activities most likely to cause fragility.
- Pursue efficiency and resilience reforms.
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