Ian McKendry

The Senate Banking Committee approved the nomination of a top Treasury official in charge of stopping terrorism financing and financial crime during an executive session on Thursday.

Hillary Clinton said she would consult with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on any choice for Treasury secretary.

While this presidential race seems to change by the minute, some bankers are beginning to worry that an increasingly likely Donald Trump nomination could threaten GOP control of the Senate and key industry priorities.

Federal Reserve Board Gov. Lael Brainard's contributions to Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign is drawing the ire of some members of Congress who already question federal regulators' political autonomy.

Policymakers need to closely study whether new regulations are hampering liquidity in the fixed-income market, a prominent banker and regulators said Monday.

The regulatory system is "broken from start to finish" and is allowing banks and other big firms to wear down regulators until they get what they want, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said in a speech Thursday.

Financial Services Committee approves bill requiring financial regulators to tailor rules to ensure they are appropriate for small FIs.

The House Financial Services Committee approved a bill 34-22 Wednesday that would require financial regulators to tailor rules to ensure they are appropriate for small banks — but the measure continues to face significant Democratic opposition.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Richard Shelby's easy victory in his primary battle in Alabama is fueling hopes he may soon move forward on a number of key financial nominations.

NCUA Board Member McWatters’ nomination to Export-Import Bank must go through Senate Banking Committee, which the senator chairs.