Restrictions on conflicts of interest are designed to prevent rating agencies from pandering to the bond issuers that pay the bills.

Restrictions on conflicts of interest are designed to prevent rating agencies from pandering to the bond issuers that pay the bills.

SEC to vote Wednesday on final rules for disclosure of information on origins of some asset-backed securities.

SEC to vote Wednesday on final rules for disclosure of information on origins of some asset-backed securities.

The SEC's changes were less threatening than rule-making by the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

The SEC's changes were less threatening than rule-making by the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

SEC votes to require prime funds to adopt a floating net asset value.

SEC votes to require prime funds to adopt a floating net asset value.