On September 12, SFA CEO Michael Bright was featured in an OpEd published by American Banker, discussing the SEC’s proposed rule, aimed at prohibiting conflicts of interest in securitizations. Bright emphasizes the unintended consequences the rule could have on financial markets, if it were adopted as written.

SFA CEO Michael Bright was featured in an OpEd published by American Banker discussing newly proposed financial services regulations and the potential threat it could have on economic recovery. Bright says in his OpEd, "Economic risk from new regulation is a real threat. Washington decision-makers, in their zeal to fix things, too often create problems despite their well-intentioned efforts. This is especially true when they misdiagnose problems."

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The U.S. Labor Department has steadily reported that lots of new jobs are being created each week. That’s good news – except for people who are hoping for relief from rising interest rates soon.

Unless Congress raises the federal borrowing limit early next month, the world economy could face a catastrophe. SFA CEO Michael Bright shares his perspective on the latest debt ceiling impasse.

SFA CEO Michael Bright's latest blog explores how housing data may give additional insights into the likelihood of a soft landing for the U.S. economy.

Check out the latest Op-Ed by SFA CEO Michael Bright in RealClearPolitics outlining the negative impacts the SEC’s proposed Conflicts of Interest Rule could have on our markets.

Michael Bright, CEO of the Structured Finance Association, says a proposed SEC rule would end a common hedging method that Silicon Valley Bank should have used to help it stave off collapse.

The debt ceiling debate echoes certain dynamics of the 2011 fight. Read SFA CEO Michael Bright’s perspective on how this time is different – and how compromise could be reached – as published in RealClearPolicy.

What does the latest Consumer Price Index data mean for the economy? SFA CEO Michael Bright is still predicting a soft landing.