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One-Man Think Tank: Inside the legal issues of the Goldman Sachs hearings

Sorting out the culpability of the Wall Street powerhouse requires a close look at the suitability standard

Author Ron Rhoades, Columnist May 5, 2010 at 5:14 AM
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Ron Rhoades: Settlement of the case between Goldman Sachs and the SEC is highly likely within the next several months.

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Stephen Winks

May 5, 2010 — 1:03 PM

HOW TO ASSURE THE FIDUCIARY STANDING OF BROKERS?

If every Congressmen or their aids were to read Ron’s insight into the legal issues pertaining to the Goldman Sach’s hearings, it would ally the misinformation of the brokerage lobby and would result in well informed regulatory reform providing much needed consumer protection legislation.

This is the perfect counter balance to the brokerage lobby. If you want to influence your Congressman’s support for fiduciary standing—just send this article on to your Senator and Representative in Washington.

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