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On the recordMarch 9, 2009
Any new systemic risk authority should rely on the information assessments and supervisor and regulatory programs of existing financial supervisors and regulators whenever possible.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke emphasizes the importance of utilizing existing regulatory information for new risk authorities.

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