Arthur Levitt

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Arthur Levitt

An American broker. He worked for a time as a broker for individual investors before becoming chairman of the American Stock Exchange. He was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission from 1993 to 2001.

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Crypto investment & trading platform Omniex has appointed former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Arthur Levitt and former Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Sheila Bair to its Board of Advisors, the company said.

Omniex expands leadership team with 2 additions to advisory board

At the beginning of the Bill Clinton presidency, for example, Harvey performed the unique role of simultaneously advising Robert Pitofsky, then Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and Arthur Levitt, Chair of the SEC.

In memory of Harvey J. Goldschmid

Former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt says because the Securities and Exchange Commission has become "locked" and "divided philosophically" on whether to move ahead on a fiduciary rule, the industry should let the Department of Labor move ahead first.

Arthur Levitt: SEC Deadlocked on Fiduciary, Advisors Need DOL Rule

Arthur Levitt thinks corporate executives can do a better job.

Former SEC chairman speaks out on corporate practices

Huntsman, Consolidated Graphics CEO Joe Davis, Enterprise Products CEO Dan Duncan, Celgene's CEO John Jackson, Landry's CEO Tilman Fertitta, former Compaq CEO Eckard Pfeiffer, Money Manager Louis Navellier, former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt, Changewave's Tobin Smith, CNBC “Mad Money” Host Jim Cramer, and many others.

ICAP Managing Director Kenneth Polcari to Appear on "Tim Connolly's Winning Strategies" on Friday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. CT

He's as sound a thinker as anyone I can think of in this country," former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Arthur Levitt told the Daily News yesterday.

Obama's Treasury pick is smart, steady and ready

In Manhattan, Levine converted the former Arthur Levitt State Office Building at 270 Broadway and 86 Chambers Street into Tower 270, a mixed-use property with retail, office and luxury condominium residences, while retaining the integrity of the building's original architectural characteristics.

Agency: Levine has 'breathed new life' into buildings

That history has included a vast array of leadership styles through recent chairs--Donaldson, Harvey Pitt, Arthur Levitt, Richard Breeden and David Ruder--each demonstrating a unique personality and arguably great achievement in improving financial reporting and accounting.

Regulatory agencies' revolving door drives imminent change

FASB attempted to enact a similar rule in 1993, but strong opposition in Congress forced the Board to withdrawal the proposal--a move that some, including former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Arthur Levitt, now regret.

FASB, Congress battle over stock options accounting

"It is widely recognized that OTC ["over-the-counter" i.e., not traded on an exchange] derivative instruments are important financial management tools that, in many respects, reflect the unique strength and innovation of American capital markets," said Arthur Levitt, then chairman of the Security and Exchange Commission, in 1998 testimony to Congress.

In Defense of derivatives: between Enron, WorldCom, and Global Crossing, the controversial financial instruments have gotten a bad rap. Here's the truth

His next business success was with Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper bought by Arthur Levitt in 1986, when it was little more than a sleepy newsletter with four employees and an unpaid circulation of 5,000.