They wield great power-a downgrade can tip a company into bankruptcy-but lack accountability.

它们手握大权——一次等级下调就可以使一个公司破产，但却不负相应的责任。

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And don't underestimate the power of accountability.

同时不要降低自己的责任。

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Despite their disruptive market power, their managers have little accountability to regulators, shareholders or voters. Such conditions are almost bound to produce rogue traders.

除了干扰市场机制之外，主权财富基金可能成为产生无赖交易者的温床，因为基金经理无需向监管者、股东和选民负责。

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"The bill also calls for tangible progress in governance - including an independent judiciary, greater accountability by the central government, respect for human rights and civilian control of the levers of power, including the military and intelligence agency."

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But he has said that it is "unacceptable in a time of difficulty when people at the top of our society are not showing signs of responsibility" and said the government was consulting on measures to "make sure we get transparency in terms of boardroom pay, proper accountability and more power for shareholders".

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The Republicans point out that union leaders wield the power without accountability that Americans despise.

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Far better would have been to devolve financial accountability along with spending power.

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