HMA In the News

Money has never felt more fake

January 5, 2022

Vox – In a story about crypto currencies, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “For a huge swath of the retail world, the mentality has merged of what is trading versus what is investing versus what is essentially just gambling.” (Full Story).

Investors Are Using Robinhood, Other Platforms to Jump Into Options Trades, Worrying U.S. Regulators

December 8, 2021

WSJ – In a story about options trading, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “Retail traders can be lured into options trading because of the leverage, but the winners are almost always the lightning fast computers that are trading against them.” (Full Story).

Why a California Bartender Won’t Stop Trolling Citadel’s Ken Griffin

November 14, 2021

Institutional Investor – In a story about Citadel and Meme stocks, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “It’s a really simple conflict of interest,” says Tyler Gellasch, executive director of the Healthy Markets Association, which represents U.S. and Canadian institutional investors including such big pensions as CalPERS, the Arizona State Retirement System, […]

The SEC GameStop Report: An Expert’s Take

November 4, 2021

In this podcast, hear Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch discuss the report and what’s next. (Podcast).

Regulators Sound the Alarm on Stablecoins

November 4, 2021

NY Times Dealbook – In a second story about cryptocurrencies, Some say legislation isn’t a speedy path to rein in crypto. Tyler Gellasch, a former S.E.C. lawyer who now leads the Healthy Markets Association, questioned whether Congress would take the necessary steps. “Given the incredible growth of the industry and its lobbying prowess, there’s no guarantee […]

Regulators Ask Congress to Create New Rules for Cryptocurrencies

November 2, 2021

NY Times – In a story about Cryptocurrency oversight, Tyler Gellasch, a former S.E.C. lawyer who now leads the Healthy Markets Association, questioned if Congress would take the necessary steps. “Given the incredible growth of the industry and its lobbying prowess, there’s no guarantees that new legislation will lead to more oversight and frankly, it’s […]

S.E.C. Describes the GameStop Frenzy, but Not What to Do About It

October 19, 2021

WSJ – In a story about an SEC report which details the rise of GameStop and Memes stocks, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “The S.E.C.’s report is just one more piece of evidence to support market structure reforms, but it is obviously a heavily negotiated document, It was never going to […]

Risky Volatility Funds Set to Make a Comeback

October 11, 2021

WSJ – In a story about the SEC approving two leveraged CBOE Volatility Index ETFs, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “There’s very little chance most investors can really understand how these products work”. (Full Story).

CFTC’s Berkovitz to Reunite With Gensler As Top SEC Lawyer

October 8, 2021

Law 360 – In a story about Dan Berkovitz as the new SEC Attorney Generan, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “Chair Gensler is not only bringing back one of his most trusted advisers from his days leading the CFTC, but he’s also bringing in someone who’s proven to not just help […]

Crypto Risks Existential Threat As U.S. Crackdown Gathers Steam

September 23, 2021

Financial Advisor Magazine – In a story about the crypto space and regulation, Healthy Markets Executive Director Tyler Gellasch is quoted saying “Crypto lending might be the easiest way for the SEC to get its hooks into the industry, but it’s very clear they’re looking at cryptocurrencies themselves.” (Full Story).