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“Apparently modern financial regulators are vastly more sophisticated than we were as financial regulators 25 years ago - because we had never figured out that the key to financial stability was leaving felons in charge of the largest financial institutions in the world.”

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William K. Black

William K. Black is an American author known for his works on financial crime. His writings delve into the issues of financial fraud and moral corruption, having a significant impact on financial regulation and reform. more

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