The Dangerous Consequences of Repealing the CFPB’s Arbitration Rule
Without the possibility of class action lawsuits, consumers are now more vulnerable to corporate fraud.
Bank Culture in the Trump Era
Three kinds of bank behavior contributed to the financial crisis, and President Trump’s personal business activities appear to support that behavior.
What if Dodd-Frank is Built on Faulty Assumptions?
Duke Law Professor argues for a new regulatory paradigm.
Agency Signals Separate Regulation of “FinTech” Companies
National financial technology companies will be regulated differently than traditional banks.
Currency Authority Proposes Ban on Bank Investments in Commercial Metals
U.S. banking regulator seeks to stop banks from trading in metals like copper and aluminum.
Financial Regulators Take Stock and Look Ahead
Wall Street Journal conference in New York brings together prominent regulators and industry insiders for wide-ranging discussions.
Prosecuting Corporate Criminals
Prosecutions of individual corporate criminals can, in fact, be successful—and are critical for attaining justice.
Preventing Regulatory Capture
When a regulation’s benefits exceed its costs, simplicity and interdisciplinary processes are essential to reducing capture.
(Not) Prosecuting Financial Crimes
Holding companies accountable for crimes is essential, yet more must be done to end “too big to jail” concerns.
Stress Tests and the End of Bank Supervision
New federal authority surrounding stress tests means banking supervisors take a back seat to regulators.
Implementing the Volcker Rule’s Backstop Provisions
Lawyers propose strategies for regulators in implementing often-overlooked Volcker Rule provisions.
Basel Committee Consults on New Risk-Management Strategy
International banking supervisor may add step-in risk mitigation to its global agenda.