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SFA CEO Michael Bright Talks SFVegas on GlobalCapital’s “Another Fine Mezz” Podcast
In a recent episode of GlobalCapital’s Another Fine Mezz podcast, SFA CEO Michael Bright joined hosts George Smith and Oliver West to discuss the upcoming…
White House Nominates New Leadership for Financial Regulators
The White House has nominated a number of individuals to head-up financial regulatory agencies, including the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Office of the Comptroller Currency…
CFPB Funding Halted
Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought halted new funding to the agency and has shut down their headquarters. Vought stated that the CFPB has…
The Fed’s Semiannual Report to Congress
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave his testimony during the Fed’s Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. The House and Senate hearings focused on the…
Antitrust Compliance Policy
Antitrust Compliance Policy It is SFA’s policy to conduct all of its business, meetings and other affairs in strict compliance with the applicable antitrust and…
Structured Finance Association Urges U.S. to Proceed with Caution in Removing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from Conservatorships
WASHINGTON, February 11, 2025 – The Structured Finance Association (SFA), a leading trade association representing the structured finance and securitization industry, said the federal government needs…
Tariffs Will Impact U.S. Auto Industry
President Trump’s decision to enact, then pause, a 25 percent tariff on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada has put U.S. automakers in a…
The Job Market is Slowing Down
The number of Americans that have quit their job dropped 22 percent between 2022 and 2024. Paired with fewer job openings, many job seekers are…