The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) called on Congress to fully support efforts by federal inspectors general to ensure unrestricted access to information needed for their investigations, as allowed by federal law.

In new commentary from TABB Group written by NY-based research analyst Valerie Bogard, “Transparency Is Trending in the Capital Markets,” she says that regulatory agencies not only are requiring greater reporting from industry participants, they also are doing a better job leveraging the information they have and making it more accessible to outside parties.