Able Quote by John Redwood
“There is not necessarily a good reason why a regulator should have to be involved in product design and marketing for rich and sophisticated investors. We recommend that such investors should be able to sign a piece of paper, which allows them to go ahead and buy unregulated products at their own risk.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Financial Regulation Policy Discussion, 2023
Regulators may not need to oversee products for wealthy, knowledgeable investors, allowing them to accept risk voluntarily.
In simple terms: Rich investors can bypass regulation if they consent.
Key Takeaway
Allow informed investors to self‑select high‑risk products.
Themes
regulation
investor autonomy
risk
financial markets
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
policy
financial
When to use this quote
- wealth management
- private equity
- high‑risk securities
- venture capital
Key Concepts
principle of consent
market efficiency
private contracting
Questions to Reflect On
- Should consent be enough for complex financial products?
- How to ensure true understanding?
A Different Perspective
May expose investors to fraud or systemic risk.
