Ian McKendry is the Congress reporter for American Banker. He previously covered the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., anti-money laundering and cybersecurity. Before joining American Banker he was an economic reporter for Market News International.
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CU trade groups have generally praised Jeb Hensarling's Financial Choice Act, though some analysts say it has little chance of becoming law.
By Ian McKendrySeptember 8 -
WASHINGTON The House Financial Services Committee will vote on a bill Tuesday that has been touted as a Dodd-Frank alternative and will likely set the marker for financial reform debates in the next Congress.
By Ian McKendrySeptember 8 -
Though no legislation is likely to pass prior to the election, lawmakers will be busy throughout September with hearings featuring top Federal Reserve Board officials and voting on a much anticipated financial reform bill. Here are five things to keep an eye on:
By Ian McKendrySeptember 6 -
Though no legislation is likely to pass prior to the election, lawmakers will be busy throughout September with hearings featuring top Federal Reserve Board officials and voting on a much anticipated financial reform bill. Here are five things to keep an eye on.
By Ian McKendrySeptember 2 -
WASHINGTON Kansas City Federal Reserve Board President Esther George and Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker will testify before a House panel on Wednesday.
By Ian McKendrySeptember 1 -
WASHINGTON Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., sent a letter to federal regulators Monday requesting an analysis of bank trading data that is being collected as part of the Volcker Rule.
By Ian McKendryAugust 29 -
Roughly 73% of donations from commercial banks' political action committees are going to Republicans in this election cycle, the most tilted toward one party by the banking industry in recent memory. Here's why.
By Ian McKendryAugust 15 -
In a speech Tuesday, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump pledged to temporarily suspend all new federal regulations if elected president, but even if he wins the White House, it may prove beyond his reach.
By Ian McKendryAugust 8 -
In a speech Tuesday, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump pledged to temporarily suspend all new federal regulations if elected president, but even if he wins the White House, the plan may prove beyond his reach.
By Ian McKendryAugust 8 -
The Indiana Senate race could prove to be the most important congressional race for bank policymaking if handshake deals propel former Sen. Evan Bayh to the top of the banking committee. But picking Bayh could start a civil war within the Democratic Party.
By Ian McKendryAugust 5