Arthur Levitt
Keynote Speaker: 25th SEC Chairman, Senior Advisor at Carlyle Group, Bloomberg Board Member
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Arthur Levitt Biography
Arthur Levitt joined The Carlyle Group as a senior advisor to the firm. He advises Carlyle management on strategic business matters and is deeply involved in navigating compliance and regulatory issues. Levitt emphasizes the importance of understanding Sarbanes-Oxley regulation for corporations to thrive and advocates for transparency and accountability in pension accounting to address the pension crisis affecting U.S. businesses and employees.
Before joining Carlyle, Levitt served as the 25th chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). First appointed by President Clinton in July 1993, the President reappointed him to a second five-year term in May 1998. In September 1999, he became the longest-serving chairman of the Commission, emphasizing investor protection throughout his tenure. Levitt left the Commission in February 2001.
Aside from his role at Carlyle, Levitt is a Bloomberg Board Member and a member of the Bloomberg Board’s Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee. He also advises five emerging technology companies: Mirror, BitPay, Blockchain, Affirm, and PeerIQ, bringing his extensive experience to these innovative enterprises. Additionally, Levitt serves on the advisory board for the RAND Center for Corporate Ethics and Governance and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Levitt's commitment to investor education and protection was evident during his time at the SEC. He created the Office of Investor Education and Assistance and established the SEC's website, which provides public access to corporate filings and investor education materials. He conducted over 40 investor town meetings across the country, listening to and addressing investors' concerns. His presentation "Take On The Street" is based on his best-selling book, where he offers practical investment advice and reveals tactics for wise investment.
Before joining the SEC, Levitt owned Roll Call, a newspaper covering Capitol Hill. From 1989 to 1993, he served as the chairman of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and from 1978 to 1989, he was the chairman of the American Stock Exchange. Levitt worked for 16 years on Wall Street prior to joining the American Stock Exchange.
Levitt graduated from Williams College, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, in 1952 before serving for two years in the Air Force. His best-selling book, Take on the Street: What Wall Street and Corporate America Don't Want You to Know/What You Can Do to Fight Back, was published by Pantheon Books in October 2002.
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Arthur Levitt Speaking Topics
The US economy is on the brink of--or is already in--a recession. The stock prices of the biggest banks and financial service companies are dropping. With such deep losses come layoffs, and thousands of jobs have been cut at banks and in other companies. Hundreds of billions of dollars have been lost by companies and investors--and the effects have been felt worldwide. Arthur Levitt discusses how this happened and what can be done about it.
As we find ourselves in an economic environment in which credit is tight, the dollar has lost much of its relative value, and confidence in our financial system has been badly shaken, consumers have curtailed their spending, and businesses are facing lower profits. Levitt references the Enron and Worldcom debacles to instill a glimmer of hope for our economic future: restoring trust. Trust, according to Levitt, is the lifeblood of our markets: You will only invest in a company if you trust the numbers they give you; you will only put your retirement in a certain mutual fund if you trust that the fund's managers are being held accountable for their decisions; and you will only lend anyone money if you trust that there is a way to enforce the terms of your loan agreement. Levitt provides reasonable, plausible solutions to curtail the financial dovetail, including regulations standardization across state boundaries, palatable disclosures, and the prohibition of predatory lending practices.
Almost every day on television you will see ads that promise to clean up your credit score, give you more money, and put you in the car or house of your dreams. As amusing (or annoying) as these ads might be, they are important because the services and products that companies are offering are part and parcel of the subprime mess or credit crisis that we are seeing today. Arthur Levitt draws a direct line from places like the Mortgage Center to Citigroup and Merrill Lynch, the health of the stock market, the actions of the Federal Reserve, and the economic future of the United States and the entire world.
Almost every day on television you will see ads that promise to clean up your credit score, give you more money, and put you in the car or house of your dreams. As amusing (or annoying) as these ads might be, they are important because the services and products that companies are offering are part and parcel of the subprime mess or credit crisis that we are seeing today. Arthur Levitt draws a direct line from places like the Mortgage Center to Citigroup and Merrill Lynch, the health of the stock market, the actions of the Federal Reserve, and the economic future of the United States and the entire world.
The pension crisis for U.S. businesses and employees is once again making headlines, threatening to engulf U.S. automakers as it did with steel companies and the airline industry. For three decades, the current pension structure has allowed a shell-game system of pension accounting to develop that misleads taxpayers and investors about the true fiscal health of their cities and companies, while allowing management to make promises to workers that saddle future generations with huge costs. Solutions are underway: proposals to shore up the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) are making their way through Congress. However, the problem will only get worse unless immediate action is taken to bring accuracy, transparency and accountability to pension accounting. Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, provides an all-too-salient discussion of the current pension problems faced by todays economy, along with recommendations about repairing them for both the short and long term.
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How much does it cost to book Arthur Levitt for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Arthur Levitt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Arthur Levitt, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Arthur Levitt speak about?
Arthur Levitt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Business Leadership, Business, Finance, Authors, Ethics & Integrity, Government, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Political.
Where does Arthur Levitt travel from?
Arthur Levitt generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Arthur Levitt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Arthur Levitt for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Arthur Levitt for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Arthur Levitt or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Arthur Levitt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Futurism, Business Leadership and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Arthur Levitt for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Arthur Levitt generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Todd Buchholz, Ben Stein and Sallie Krawcheck. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Arthur Levitt for an upcoming event.
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Arthur Levitt Speaking Topics
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It Affects All of Us
The US economy is on the brink of--or is already in--a recession. The stock prices of the biggest banks and financial service companies are dropping. With such deep losses come layoffs, and thousands of jobs have been cut at banks and in other companies. Hundreds of billions of dollars have been lost by companies and investors--and the effects have been felt worldwide. Arthur Levitt discusses how this happened and what can be done about it.
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Trust - What it Means and How to Maintain It
As we find ourselves in an economic environment in which credit is tight, the dollar has lost much of its relative value, and confidence in our financial system has been badly shaken, consumers have curtailed their spending, and businesses are facing lower profits. Levitt references the Enron and Worldcom debacles to instill a glimmer of hope for our economic future: restoring trust. Trust, according to Levitt, is the lifeblood of our markets: You will only invest in a company if you trust the numbers they give you; you will only put your retirement in a certain mutual fund if you trust that the fund's managers are being held accountable for their decisions; and you will only lend anyone money if you trust that there is a way to enforce the terms of your loan agreement. Levitt provides reasonable, plausible solutions to curtail the financial dovetail, including regulations standardization across state boundaries, palatable disclosures, and the prohibition of predatory lending practices.
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Trust - What it Means and How to Maintain It
Almost every day on television you will see ads that promise to clean up your credit score, give you more money, and put you in the car or house of your dreams. As amusing (or annoying) as these ads might be, they are important because the services and products that companies are offering are part and parcel of the subprime mess or credit crisis that we are seeing today. Arthur Levitt draws a direct line from places like the Mortgage Center to Citigroup and Merrill Lynch, the health of the stock market, the actions of the Federal Reserve, and the economic future of the United States and the entire world.
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The Economic Future
Almost every day on television you will see ads that promise to clean up your credit score, give you more money, and put you in the car or house of your dreams. As amusing (or annoying) as these ads might be, they are important because the services and products that companies are offering are part and parcel of the subprime mess or credit crisis that we are seeing today. Arthur Levitt draws a direct line from places like the Mortgage Center to Citigroup and Merrill Lynch, the health of the stock market, the actions of the Federal Reserve, and the economic future of the United States and the entire world.
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Pensions The Coming Crisis
The pension crisis for U.S. businesses and employees is once again making headlines, threatening to engulf U.S. automakers as it did with steel companies and the airline industry. For three decades, the current pension structure has allowed a shell-game system of pension accounting to develop that misleads taxpayers and investors about the true fiscal health of their cities and companies, while allowing management to make promises to workers that saddle future generations with huge costs. Solutions are underway: proposals to shore up the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) are making their way through Congress. However, the problem will only get worse unless immediate action is taken to bring accuracy, transparency and accountability to pension accounting. Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, provides an all-too-salient discussion of the current pension problems faced by todays economy, along with recommendations about repairing them for both the short and long term.
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Nothing Kills Faster Than Success (Podcast)
February 1, 2019... Kirk Dando joins former SEC chairman Arthur Levitt to discuss his book and how he has spent the last twenty plus years...
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How do I book Arthur Levitt to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Arthur Levitt for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Arthur Levitt, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Arthur Levitt or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Arthur Levitt for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Arthur Levitt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Arthur Levitt, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Arthur Levitt speak about?
Arthur Levitt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Business Leadership, Business, Finance, Authors, Ethics & Integrity, Government, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Political. -
Where does Arthur Levitt travel from?
Arthur Levitt generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Arthur Levitt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Arthur Levitt for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Arthur Levitt for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Arthur Levitt or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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