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‘Regulation by hypothesis’ is bad for the capital markets. By Eric J. Pan (As published in the Wall Street Journal, October 31, 2022) The Securities and Exchange Commission’s job is to make markets work. But today’s SEC leadership—which as of August had proposed 26 new rules this year...

Opinion Markets Insight Liquidity strains in markets need structural fixes It might be easier to target funds but broader remedies are required to deal with times of stress Eric J. Pan The writer is president and chief executive of the Investment Company Institute (As published in...

By Eric J. Pan ( As published in Pensions&Investments, May 6, 2022) Saving for retirement is an important financial goal for millions of Americans. For many, the current system works well, as Americans have more than $39 trillion earmarked for retirement. However, the current...

The Senate Should Follow the House and Pass the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act Financial exploitation is a significant, and potentially devastating, problem throughout the country, particularly for seniors and other vulnerable adults who are common targets of scammers and...

By Shelly Antoniewicz (As published in Funds Europe on September 14, 2021) Policymakers and commentators are paying more attention than ever to UCITS ongoing charges—particularly how they compare to US charges. Though this heightened scrutiny is understandable, it has led to two...

By Eric J. Pan (As posted in InvestmentNews , August 16, 2021) All Americans dream of a secure retirement—whether it’s spending time with grandkids, traveling, or just being able to live with dignity after years of working. Regardless of their specific goals, Americans need financial...

By Eric J. Pan (As published in the South China Morning Post, February 14, 2021) US President Joe Biden’s decision to make climate change a top priority opens wide the door to developing international standards for how climate issues will be addressed in trade and finance. To carry...

“Wall Street Tax Act” Will Land on Main Street Investors By Paul Schott Stevens (As published in InvestmentNews , April 11, 2019) Last month, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced the Wall Street Tax Act in the Senate and the House...

Guest Viewpoint: Dan Waters, ICI Global By Dan Waters (As published in Investments & Pensions Europe, July 2016) ‘Easier, cheaper fund distribution would help build stronger capital markets.’ Europe is facing two related and urgent needs: bolstering economic growth and providing its...

Message from IDC Chair Dorothy Berry on Court’s Decision to Strike Down SEC’s Proxy Access Rule On July 22, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the proxy access rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last year. The...