Fed Imposes Sweeping New Limits On Policymakers' Investments

The video discusses new policy changes for policymakers and senior staff following questionable trades that led to resignations. These changes include restrictions on investing in individual stocks and bonds, a requirement for 45 days advance notice and ethics approval for trades, a mandatory one-year holding period for investments, and a ban on trading during periods of heightened financial market stress.

What prompted the recent policy changes discussed in the video?

• A new government regulation

• Questionable trades by officials

• A financial market crash

• Public demand for transparency

What are policymakers and senior staff prohibited from investing in?

• Mutual funds

• Cryptocurrencies

• Real estate

• Individual stocks and bonds

How many days in advance must trades be reported?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 45 days

• 90 days

What is the minimum holding period for investments?

• Three months

• Two years

• One year

• Six months

During what periods is trading banned?

• Holiday seasons

• Election periods

• Quarterly earnings reports

• Heightened financial market stress