May 25 Watch Lay, Skilling Convicted in Sweeping Enron Verdict The former top two officials at the failed energy giant Enron were convicted of fraud and conspiracy Thursday for their role in the company's 2001 financial collapse. Guests analyze the verdict and possible implications for the business world. Continue watching
Jun 23 SEC Approves Reforms to Mutual Fund Governance A divided Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved regulations changing the way mutual fund companies are governed in response to widespread scandals and corruption charges throughout the $7 trillion industry. Continue reading
Apr 28 Regulators Finalize $1.4 Billion Settlement Against Wall St. Firms Securities regulators announced Monday the final terms of a $1.4 billion Wall Street research settlement, ending almost two years of investigations into charges that analysts issued biased research to gain investment banking business. Continue reading
Nov 06 Beleagured SEC Chief Resigns Under Pressure Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt resigned late Tuesday night, citing the continuing political turmoil surrounding his chairmanship as a reason for his departure. Continue reading
Oct 31 SEC Orders Probe Into Audit Oversight Chief’s Appointment Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt on Thursday asked the agency's inspector general to investigate William Webster's selection to head a new audit oversight panel. Continue reading
Oct 25 The SEC Selects Webster to Head New Accounting Oversight Board In a party-line vote, the Securities and Exchange Commission appointed William H. Webster, former FBI and CIA director, to head a new agency to oversee the troubled accounting industry. Continue reading