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Wells Fargo Hires SEC Enforcement Chief: Investigation Needed

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Intelligence PenetrationRegulatory Capture
Actors:Wells Fargo
2010-05-15 · 1 min read

Unverified claim about Wells Fargo hiring a former SEC enforcement official requires comprehensive investigation. No credible sources could confirm the specific details of this alleged hiring in 2010.

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Sources

  1. Wells Fargo SEC Filing — SEC
  2. Dangerous Liaisons: Revolving Door at SEC Creates Risk of Regulatory Capture — ProPublica / POGO — (2013-02-11)
  3. Tough Wall Street Enforcement Lost in 'Revolving Door': Study — CNBC — (2013-02-11)