HMA In the News

Alameda promised ‘high returns with no risk’ in 2018 pitch

November 12, 2022

The Block – In a story about the collapse of Cryto firm FTX, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch told The Block the language in the deck could raise major legal red flags, in part because entrepreneurs soliciting funds need to disclose risk. “This is a flashing red-flag for investigators. these types of documents are […]

Crypto Self-Destructs Yet Again. Inside FTX’s Failure.

November 11, 2022

Barron’s – In a story about the downfall of Crypto exchange FTX, Healthy Markets President & CEO Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “U.S. enforcement agencies are now expanding inquiries. If the SEC alleges that FTX broke securities laws, it could create liability for the entire industry. That’s what can really shake the industry” (Full Story).

Shadow banking by crypto exchanges will continue to wreak financial havoc after FTX

November 11, 2022

Quartz – In a story about the collapse of Crypto exchange FTX, Healthy Markets President & CEO, Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “It’s possible that the FTX crash could accelerate the regulation of crypto exchanges as securities exchanges. This would require crypto exchanges to no longer be brokers or lenders in addition to being exchanges, […]

Tech geniuses aren’t always geniuses

November 9, 2022

Axios – In a story about tech geniuses, Healthy Markets President & CEO Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “It’s neither a public company nor regulated like a bank or broker, we just don’t know what the risks are.” (Full Story).

Healthy Markets Association and CFA Institute Release Statement on SEC’s Incomplete Efforts to Improve Cost Transparency for Investors

October 28, 2022

October 28, 2022 Washington, DC – Today, the Healthy Markets Association and CFA Institute released a joint statement regarding the October 26th adoption by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of new rules for tailored reports for fund shareholders. “We at CFA Institute believe that these rules are a significant step towards providing investors with […]

‘Gambling on democracy’: US regulators weigh election futures market

October 27, 2022

Financial Times – In a story about U.S. Regulators deciding if investors will be able to bet on elections, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “You can create a financial product or a gambling situation out of most events in the world. The question is: is that necessarily a good idea? And do […]

Why Biden’s SEC Chief is enraging Wall Street

October 12, 2022

Politico – In a story about SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s upcoming equity market structure proposals, Healthy Markets President and CEO Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “The conflicts of interest that have evolved have already become very ingrained and central to intermediaries’ business models. The question will really be how far is this commission going to […]

Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26M to settle SEC crypto charges

October 3, 2022

Politico – In a story about Kim Kardashian settling with the SEC related to her touting crypto, Healthy Markets President and CEO Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “clearly intended to tamp down on the latest craze of celebrities going out — for their own profits — and promoting a digital asset. It seems clear that […]

SEC Seeks Investors’ Advice on Reforming Activist Disclosures, Financial Reports

September 23, 2022

Barron’s – In a story about the recent SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee meeting at which Healthy Markets President and CEO Tyler Gellasch participated at, Barron’s quoted Ty saying “even five days is overly generous to 13-D filers. Ty further thinks the same filing deadline should apply to all large investors, active or passive. Allowing an […]

Republicans plan legal assault on climate disclosure rules for public companies

September 15, 2022

The Guardian – In a story about the SEC’s proposed new rules, which would require public corporations to disclose climate-related information, Healthy Markets President and CEO Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “Historical legal precedent suggests that the SEC has a pretty strong case. But if you’re the Business Roundtable, you don’t necessarily need historical legal […]