The problem: Ratings agencies missed the threat
Our financial system relies on private agencies that tell investors how risky a security is. A lot of stuff rated as safe turned out to be toxic..
Proposed Fix: Um ... the White House urges the Securities and Exchange Commission to take a closer look at agencies. It's not much more specific than that.
Money's grade: D
NEXT: Consumers
Our financial system relies on private agencies that tell investors how risky a security is. A lot of stuff rated as safe turned out to be toxic..
Proposed Fix: Um ... the White House urges the Securities and Exchange Commission to take a closer look at agencies. It's not much more specific than that.
Money's grade: D
NEXT: Consumers