independent

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But the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, an independent federal agency that regulates the United States derivatives markets, is not a fan.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Increasingly, these families are gaining direct access to these deals through nimbler independent wealth management firms and RIAs, according to Joshua Becker, co-leader of law firm Pillsbury’s Private Client & Family Office practice.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Outside of campaign committees, Sokoloff’s mother, Sheryl, has contributed $5 million to her son’s campaign as an independent expenditure since May 7.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Since Monahan left in November to become an independent future-of-work researcher, Upwork no longer uses any form of Monahan’s digital double, a spokesperson says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The price of insurance was driven not by any independent analysis but by the ratings placed on the bond by the rating agencies, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis