Law and regulation

Lockhart to Join WL Ross & Co. LLC

Published August 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m. EDT

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Government-sponsored enterprise regulator James Lockhart is joining Wilbur Ross' firm, which specializes in managing funds that invest in distressed companies such as American Home Mortgage Services and BankUnited. Mr. Ross cited Mr. Lockhart's "unique insights into the U.S. mortgage markets" in the hire, saying this would help the company expand investment opportunities for its institutional and individual clients. Federal Housing Finance Agency director Lockhart — who recently stated his decision to step down — will become the vice chairman of WL Ross & Co. LLC in September. Mr. Lockhart will officially step down as the regulator of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks on Friday (Aug. 21) and Edward DeMarco will assume the duties of acting FHFA director on Monday.

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