HMA In the News

‘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 […]

Robinhood Unveils Index to Track Customers’ Favored Stocks

September 10, 2022

WSJ – In a story about brokerage firm Robinhood planning to unveil an index to track customer stock purchases, Healthy Markets President and CEO Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “Still, the new index raises worries. Even if the index isn’t licensed to create a new fund, the insight Robinhood is giving into its customers’ holdings […]

Treasury will warn White House that crypto needs major regulations

September 8, 2022

Washington Post – In a story about a Treasury report citing crypto poses systemic risks, Healthy Markets President and CEO Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying he is skeptical the report will propose a tough approach. Mr. Gellasch said that “Many crypto industry practices are simply illegal in the securities markets, so avoiding the SEC’s rules […]

Healthy Markets Association Welcomes James Andrus and Professor Gina-Gail Fletcher to its Board of Directors

September 1, 2022

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 1, 2022 Today, the Healthy Markets Association, an investor-focused not-for-profit coalition focused on improving the capital markets, announced that James Andrus and Professor Gina-Gail Fletcher have been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Andrus is Interim Managing Investment Director of Sustainable Investments at CalPERS. He is recognized internationally as a […]

Coinbase Says the SEC Is Looking at Another One of Its Programs

August 12, 2022

Barrons – In a story about Coinbase staking tokens, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “Even just the phrase ‘staking’ suggests some degree of a direct interest in a venture that you think will be profitable.” (Full Story).

Crypto finds a bright spot in a stormy summer: Congress

August 7, 2022

Washington Post – In a story about crypto regulation, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “there is urgency for the sector to establish the CFTC as its top watchdog. Pulling as much as they can away from the SEC has to be the industry’s number one priority, because the SEC has dozens […]