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“Most troublesome is the legalization of 'crowd funding,' the ability of start-up companies to raise capital from small investors on the Internet.”

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Steven Rattner is an American financier born on July 5, 1952. He has extensive experience in the fields of investment and finance, serving as the chief financial officer and CEO of several well-known companies. more

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