Financial Transparency Coalition

Michelle and I look forward to welcoming world leaders to the wonderful city of Pittsburgh on September 24th and 25th and we thank the people of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania for opening their city as a showcase to the world.

As the G20 meeting in September nears, the Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development has sent a letter to the G20 asking them to address the issue of transparency in the global financial system in Pittsburgh. From the letter:

The Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development urges the G20 to focus on substantially improving transparency in the global financial system. Thus far in communiqués, discussions, and commentaries, greater emphasis has been given to strengthening regulation within the existing structure. While regulatory improvements are clearly needed, we believe that such steps...