Which of the following policy measures authorized investors to bring lawsuits against credit-rating agencies for a reckless failure to get the facts when providing a credit rating?

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The policy measure that authorized investors to bring lawsuits against credit-rating agencies for a reckless failure to get the facts when providing a credit rating is the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. This act aimed to prevent the recurrence of the 2008 financial crisis by introducing significant changes to the regulatory framework for the financial sector. One of its provisions requires credit rating agencies to establish, maintain, and enforce procedures to ensure the accuracy of their credit ratings. If they fail to do so, investors can file a lawsuit against them for damages.

Which of the Following Policy Measures Authorized Investors to Bring