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Jack Reed: “To be effective, knowledge of the facts must be actually brought home to the investor.”

On the recordNovember 30, 2011
To be effective, knowledge of the facts must be actually brought home to the investor.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed cites Brandeis on the importance of clear disclosure for investors.

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