Congressional Reform The U.S. Congress is held in general low regard by the American public. Seen as petty, partisan and dysfunctional, the institution does not help itself with its operational secrecy and special privileges. Members of Congress were the first to criticize Federal Reserve Bank officials for actively trading stocks, presumably benefiting from privileged information. Yet, members of Congress are not required to place their investments in blind trusts and notably benefit from similar privileged information. Changing this cynical distinction would be a start toward a more ethical government. There is also too much secrecy in what is supposed to be a transparent institution. A coalition is now asking the Congress to systematica...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.