FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on Financial Regulation and Capital Formation

Original title: LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO ENHANCE CAPITAL FORMATION AND REDUCE REGULATORY BURDENS, PART II

January 1, 2015

capital markets financial regulation economic policy securities industry regulatory reform

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs potential future changes to federal financial regulations and securities laws.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Financial Industry Firms

These entities are subject to the regulatory burdens and capital formation rules discussed in the legislative proposals.

Investors

Changes to capital market regulations may impact the environment in which investment products are offered and managed.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a May 13, 2015, hearing held by the House Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises. The hearing focused on legislative proposals aimed at increasing and reducing on financial markets.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 13, 2015, in room HVC-210 of the Capitol Visitor Center.
The hearing was the second part of a series regarding legislative proposals to enhance capital formation and reduce regulatory burdens.
Five witnesses provided testimony, including representatives from the financial industry, academia, and policy research organizations.
The record includes prepared statements from all five witnesses.
A letter regarding venture exchanges was submitted for the record by Chairman Scott Garrett.
An editorial regarding title insurance was submitted for the record by Representative Keith Ellison.
Written responses to questions for the record were submitted by witness Tom Quaadman.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss legislative proposals intended to improve and decrease regulatory requirements for financial markets.

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included Mercer E. Bullard (Fund Democracy, Inc.), David R. Burton (The Heritage Foundation), Ronald J. Kruszewski (Stifel Financial Corporation), Tom Quaadman (U.S. Chamber of Commerce), and David Weild (Weild & Co., Inc.).

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs potential future changes to federal financial regulations and securities laws.

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Discoveries

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Diverse Testimony Sources

The hearing included testimony from a mix of industry practitioners, academic experts, and policy think-tank representatives, indicating a broad approach to gathering input on financial regulation.

Mercer E. Bullard David R. Burton Ronald J. Kruszewski Tom Quaadman David Weild

Connected Entities

personMercer E. Bullard“Witness, President and Founder of Fund Democracy, Inc.”Map →

personTom Quaadman“Witness, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce”Map →

personRonald J. Kruszewski“Witness, Chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial Corporation”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises“The body conducting the hearing”Map →

personScott Garrett“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterpr”Map →

personDavid Weild“Witness, Chairman and CEO of Weild & Co., Inc.”Map →

personDavid R. Burton“Witness, Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation”Map →

Sources

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