(Not) Prosecuting Financial Crimes
Holding companies accountable for crimes is essential, yet more must be done to end “too big to jail” concerns.
Implementing the Volcker Rule’s Backstop Provisions
Lawyers propose strategies for regulators in implementing often-overlooked Volcker Rule provisions.
A Squandered Opportunity for Effective Consumer Protection?
Law professor argues that financial reform legislation hurts consumers.
Financial Regulators Find Heightened Risks in Lending Behavior
Rise in leveraged lending prompts concern among the top U.S. financial regulatory agencies.
Global Banking Committee Announces New Priorities
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision publishes its agenda for 2015–2016.
How the U.S. Government Can Better Promote “Anchor” Institutions
New report proposes ways that the federal government can help encourage anchor institutions to revitalize communities.
An SEC Commissioner Highlights Global Challenges to U.S. Financial Markets
Speech by U.S. regulator highlights complex issues facing U.S. capital markets.
Can We Finally Fix “Too Big to Fail”?
Recently passed House legislation would amend bankruptcy code for big banks.
Fed Ends Quantitative Easing
Central bank discontinues program of buying financial assets from commercial banks and returns focus to managing interest rates.
Dodd-Frank’s Regulatory Morass
The costly implementation of the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act stems from the law’s political origins.
SEC Expands Disclosure Requirements for Asset-Backed Securities
New rule addresses valuation problems that may have contributed to financial crisis.
Fed May Increase Capital Holding Requirement for Large Banks
In testimony before Senate, Federal Reserve official foretells changes to banking rules.