Sunday, March 16, 2014

Our Financial Security Depends on It

Do you know about Americans for Financial Reform?

From their web site:
Americans for Financial Reform is a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 250 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based, and civic and community groups. Formed in the wake of the 2008 crisis, we are working to lay the foundation for a strong, stable, and ethical financial system – one that serves the economy and the nation as a whole.
Checking out AFR's Issues and Quick Links topics is an easy way to learn about the many facets of financial reform.

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CFPB
Consumer Finance Issues
Debt Collection
Fiduciary Duty
Forced Arbitration
Swaps Pushout

Derivatives
Executive Compensation
Foreclosures & Mortgages
Investor Protection & Corporate Governance
Mortgages, Foreclosures & Housing
Payday Lending
Public Opinion
Systemic Risk
Wall Street Speculation Tax