Federal regulators have rewritten the rules for bank mergers in a way that will discourage the kinds of deals necessary to preserve healthy regional banks.

Congress will eventually turn its attention to the fact that taxpayers are subsidizing payments to large financial institutions.

In “The Lords of Easy Money,” the journalist Christopher Leonard examines the Federal Reserve’s policy of quantitative easing following the 2008 financial crisis.

No matter the outcome of the confirmation battle over Saule Omarova — the Biden administration nominee for comptroller of the currency whom many bankers view as too liberal — policymakers must still resolve this fundamental question: Are banks public utilities or private companies with special privileges?

Regulations that merely reflect the beliefs of whoever’s in power undoubtedly get unwound by the next round of leaders. Policies will stand the test of time if they are focused on addressing inequalities in the financial system.

President Biden’s executive order requiring agencies to weigh the impact of pending policies on underserved groups could have a lasting effect on issues from reforming the Community Reinvestment Act to fair lending.

President Biden’s executive order requiring agencies to weigh the impact of pending policies on underserved groups could have a lasting effect on issues from reforming the Community Reinvestment Act to fair lending.

Financial disparities have only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. President-elect Biden’s team could address this issue by establishing an office of economic equality under the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

Financial disparities have only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. President-elect Biden’s team could address this issue by establishing an office of economic equality under the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

Examiners are skilled at spotting trouble but often do too little to correct it, as the latest revelations about Citi once again show. Prompt supervisory intervention is essential to protecting the integrity of the financial system.