Big changes are underway at the CFTC. Its chairman, Gary Gensler, has made it known for quite some time that he intends to leave his post on 3 January 2014 when his term expires. The Obama administration has been slow to nominate his successor. However, after floating a number of names, President Obama formally nominated Timothy Massad. Mr. Gensler has promised to stay beyond 3 January until his replacement is confirmed by the Senate.Mr. Massad has been Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability at the Treasury Dept. since 2010. As such, he was in charge of winding down the controversial Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) that was established by the Bush administration in 2008 at the onset of the financial crisis. TARP's purpose was to a...
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From WPI Consulting
Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.