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Better Markets is leading the fight to de-rig the economy, bringing the voices of Main Street Americans to the halls of power to resist extractive systems that favor only the wealthy and well-connected. We’re calling upon policymakers to prioritize a stronger, safer economy and financial system that protects and promotes every American’s jobs, savings, retirements, and more.
With a uniquely qualified staff of subject matter experts, Better Markets provides a counterweight to Wall Street special interests in the policymaking process, from the White House and Congress to regulatory agencies and the media. Together, we’re advancing a productive economy that works for everyone.
“Dennis Kelleher and his team at Better Markets have consistently pushed for financial reform that will help protect the U.S. economy from another financial crash. They are strong partners in the fight to level the playing field for middle-class families and have been persistent fighters for the American people, their jobs, savings and retirements.”
“Better Markets has served as a valuable and important voice pushing for fairness in our financial system.”
“Dennis Kelleher over at Better Markets, a huge presence in Washington, DC. A nonprofit, of course, established to make finance and government serve society a little bit better.”
“Dennis Kelleher [is] one of the most powerful lobbyists on financial regulatory reform.”
“It's more important than ever that consumers and taxpayers have strong advocates like Dennis and Better Markets to stand up for ordinary Americans.”
“Kelleher, a former attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, has become well-known for his critique of both Wall Street banks and regulators who he has often accused of failing to hold the banks accountable for wrongdoing.”
“Dennis is one of the most plugged in and important names here in Washington as the founder and leader of the investor advocacy group Better Markets. His views can not only drive fear into the heart of Wall Street, but they are also driving the conversation on Capitol Hill, especially on the most pressing topics concerning market abuse, risk and the integrity of the financial system.”
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"Reasonable regulations will ensure that financial firms use AI in a way that maximizes its benefits to investors," writes Ben Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, in new fact sheet out today.
Regulate Financial Firms’ Use of AI to Minimize Risks and Maximize Rewards | Better Markets
Introduction Two noteworthy events occurred last week in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Last Wednesday, Pr...
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“The FDIC must prioritize the protection of the financial system and Main Street Americans from the risks, instability, and cost of corporate banks,” said Shayna Olesiuk, CFA, Director of Banking Policy at Better Markets, author of a new report on ILCs. Read more.…
Today, Better Markets submitted a FOIA request to the CFTC regarding Polymarket's recent purchase of QCX just days after the agency and the DOJ dropped their investigations against the gambling platform. Read more.
Suspicious CFTC FTX-Like Approval Related to Polymarket Gambling Should Be Fully Disclosed to the...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dennis Kelleher, President and CEO of Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection wi...
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Days after the CFTC and DOJ dropped their investigations without explanation, Polymarket is reportedly reentering the U.S. market via its acquisition of QCX, an entity approved just days ago by the CFTC. With moves straight out of FTX's playbook, review is critical. Read our…
The financial industry wants to make it clear that SPACs are back. But investors should be extremely wary of their return. Our new fact sheet breaks down the risks.
SPACs + Crypto = Buyer Beware | Better Markets
Introduction On July 22, 2020, billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Tontine Holdings became the biggest ...
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Our latest report, released today, exposes the sweeping scope of CFPB protections that have been dismantled under the second Trump Administration, resulting in the loss of billions of dollars in savings and essential safeguards for American families.
The Demise of Consumer Financial Protection Regulations under Trump’s CFPB | Better Markets
Transformative rules designed to fight predatory behavior, promote transparency, and save consumers billions are disappear...
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As we mark the 50th anniversary of the @CFTC and the 15th anniversary of Dodd-Frank, we should be strengthening financial safeguards, not weakening them. The public interest must be the foundation of financial regulation, not an afterthought.
The CFTC’s Role in Financial Stability from Deregulation to Reform, and a Warning for the Future |...
A Legacy of Deregulation That Brought Down the Economy As we continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C...
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Three years ago, crypto lender Celsius Network filed for bankruptcy. Now, as the Trump Administration eliminates all guardrails around the crypto industry, crypto lenders are making a comeback. Read about the risks in our new fact sheet:
Fact Sheet: Crypto Lending Puts Retail Investors at Severe Risk | Better Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in...
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Our @amandalfischer talked with @isabelletanlee @Bloomberg about considering crypto in mortgage risk assessments: "It feels motivated more by a general political inclination to be more supportive of the crypto industry rather than any sort of economic analysis or stakeholder…
WATCH: During a @USHouseFSC hearing exchange with @RepAlGreen, @DennisKelleher explains how the Trump administration's CFPB cuts leave military families financially vulnerable and unprotected.
Watch now: @DennisKelleher testifying at @USHouseFSC @FinancialCmte hearing “Dodd-Frank Turns 15: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead."
Hearing Entitled: Dodd-Frank Turns 15: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead | U.S. House Committee on...
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Despite the crypto industry's best efforts to juice polls and fudge broad support, most voters do not support crypto. Read the facts:
Crypto Industry Juices Latest Polls to Falsely Claim Broad Support among U.S. Voters | Better...
WASHINGTON, D.C.— It’s “Crypto Week” on the Hill, and the cryptocurrency industry is pushing again for a lig...
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Tomorrow, @DennisKelleher will testify at @USHouseFSC @FinancialCmte hearing “Dodd-Frank Turns 15: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead,” 10am EST. Watch here:
Hearing Entitled: Dodd-Frank Turns 15: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead | U.S. House Committee on...
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Ben Schiffrin, our director of securities policy, talked with @bloomberg about single-stock leveraged ETFs: "The way disclosures work right now might not really tip off retail investors at just how risky these products are."
Upstart Money Managers Lure Retail-Trader Billions With High-Risk ETFs
Matthew Tuttle is one of the leading architects of leveraged single-stock ETFs, which now command about $22 billion and counting.
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New Substack by our Ben Schiffrin: "The SEC Must Regulate Finfluencers"
https://bettermarkets.substack.com/p/the-sec-must-regulate-finfluencers
Our @amandalfischer spoke with @Reuters about how DOGE involvement in SEC rulemaking raises serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest and political influence overriding staff expertise.
Exclusive: DOGE now targeting SEC policy, eyes SPAC rules, sources say
The efforts are part of a broader deregulatory push by the administration.
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Big victory for investors: The DC Circuit Court emphasized the importance of proxy advice by rejecting the SEC’s and financial industry’s attempt to prevent proxy advisory firms from providing investors with objective, expert recommendations.
Big Court Victory for Investors as DC Circuit Rejects SEC and Industry Attempt to Muzzle Independ...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dennis Kelleher, Cofounder, President, and CEO of Better Markets, issued the following statement on t...
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The @USTreasury should consider all Americans in its decision to eliminate all paper check payments. Some of the most vulnerable people don't have internet access or a bank account, or simply don't feel comfortable with electronic payments.
Eliminating Paper Check Payments To and From America’s Bank Account Has Benefits, But Could...
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Shayna Olesiuk, Director of Banking Policy, issued the following statement about a comment letter ...
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Summer☀️🔥 is in full swing and activities in DC are heating up. Hot topics discussed in our June Newsletter include ongoing attacks on DEI, risks to retirement savings accounts, and dangerous crypto legislation.
Better Markets Month in Review Newsletter – June 2025 | Better Markets
Below is the opening of our monthly newsletter. View the full newsletter online here. Summer is in full swing an...
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CEOs now make 290 times as much as the typical worker 💰 Public companies should be required to disclose their executives’ compensation to their shareholders, other investors, and the public. Read our comment letter to the SEC.
The Public Has a Right to Know How Much CEOs Get Paid | Better Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Benjamin Schiffrin, Better Markets’ Director of Securities Policy, issued the following statement on ...
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Once again putting the interests of Wall Street over Main Street, the @federalreserve proposed changes to capital requirements for banks. This will ensure that the largest, most dangerous megabanks are undercapitalized.
The Fed’s Proposal to Lower Capital Requirements Recklessly Endangers the Economy and Main Street...
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dennis Kelleher, Co-founder, President and CEO, issued the following statement on a meeting of the...
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Ahead of tomorrow's congressional hearing on the costs of complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we released a fact sheet that outlines why it was passed in the first place and the consequences of allowing financial misconduct to flourish without it.
Fact Sheet: The Cost of Noncompliance with Financial Regulation | Better Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Benjamin Schiffrin, Better Markets’ Director of Securities Policy, issued the following statement in ...
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The @federalreserve's proposed changes to its stress test framework for the largest banks will not make the tests more responsive to risk or better able to protect the banking system and the American people. Read our comment letter:
Weakening the Fed’s Stress Tests Puts the Economy and American People at Risk | Better Markets
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New: the @SenateBanking Dems on the Digital Assets Subcommittee have shamefully chosen Rostin Behnam as their witness in a hearing tomorrow. Behnam was a cheerleader for FTX, SBF, and the entire crypto industry while chair of the CFTC. Our full statement:
Senate Banking Democrats Shamefully Pick Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s “Key Ally” and House...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dennis Kelleher, Co-founder, President, and CEO of Better Markets, issued the following statement on ...
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Our Policy Director & COO @amandalfischer pointed out for @CNBC that the GENIUS Act ignores “the susceptibility of stablecoin companies to runs, bankruptcies, and taxpayer-funded bailouts.”
How the stablecoin bill gives Treasury Secretary Bessent a new tool to fund the U.S. deficit
The Senate's GENIUS Act could spur crypto companies to buy billions of dollars of U.S. Treasury bills.
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Ben Schiffrin, our director of securities policy, talked to @FT about how the @SECGov withdrawing pending rule proposals endangers investors, particularly the proposed rule to regulate AI in the security space.
Trump SEC chair scraps proposed market rules as he charts new path
Paul Atkins bludgeoned more than a dozen outstanding proposals from his predecessor’s regulatory programme
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In honor of #Juneteenth tomorrow, we have released a new fact sheet describing how discrimination and limited access to financial services continue to imperil the American Dream for many individuals and families.
Juneteenth Fact Sheet Details Trump Administration Impact on Economic Inclusion | Better Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, June 19th marks Juneteenth, a federal holiday recognized in 2021 to commemorate the e...
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The Senate just passed the GENIUS Act, which puts consumers, investors and the economy at risk. Stablecoins represent an unstable future with little regard for economic guardrails that Americans depend on. Read our statement:
Senate Passing Industry-Friendly GENIUS Act Puts Economy at Risk | Better Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Amanda Fischer, Policy Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Better Markets, issued the f...
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The OCC’s changes to its merger policy prioritize the interests of the banking industry and bank profits over what is best for consumers and financial stability. Read more in our comment letter:
The OCC’s Merger Policy Should Prioritize Consumers Over Bank Profits | Better Markets
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