Victoria Finkle

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. have agreed to launch preliminary investigations into Operation Choke Point.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren's new spot on the Democratic leadership team has supporters cheering, but it remains to be seen how the role will impact her work on financial services issues.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's rise to a spot on the Democratic leadership team has supporters cheering, but it remains to be seen how the role will affect her work on banking issues.

Senate Democrats have tapped Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., to join the leadership ranks next year to serve as a bridge to liberal groups.

Merchant and banking groups are again at odds over cybersecurity policy, sparring over who’s to blame for recent data breaches and how lawmakers can ensure greater protections.

WASHINGTON — Merchant and financial services groups are again at odds over cybersecurity policy, sparring over who's to blame for recent data breaches and how lawmakers can ensure greater protections.

Federal prosecutor Loretta Lynch may soon replace Attorney General Eric Holder, leaving bankers wondering whether she will be tougher on institutions than her predecessor.

Lawmakers could address several key bills for the financial industry this fall, including on terrorism risk insurance and a capital change for systemically important insurance companies, during what is anticipated to be a brisk lame-duck session.

While many banks are cheering Republicans' success in the midterm elections, the results may not be as transformative as they hope. Here's why.

Sen. Richard Shelby is expected to become chairman of the Senate Banking Committee next year after Republicans seized enough seats to take control of the chamber. But the Alabama Republican will face a time-crunch to get his agenda through.

Election Day is just around the corner, but control of the Senate may not be determined until early next year, raising questions about how quickly the Banking Committee could get up and running.

WASHINGTON — Sens. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., chairman of the Banking Committee, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced the panel will hold a hearing next month over concerns about regulatory "capture" at the bank regulatory agencies.

WASHINGTON — A lawmaker's bid to take the House Financial Services Committee gavel from Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) is unlikely to prove successful, but the effort could have far-reaching implications for Republicans.

A senior lawmaker's bid to take the Financial Services Committee gavel next year from Chairman Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, is unlikely to prove successful, but the effort could still have far-reaching implications for House Republicans.

The mid-term elections next month are on track to be one of the most expensive contests to date, and the financial services industry remains a top political donor.

Senate Banking Committee leaders are raising concerns about continued cyberattacks on the financial system and pressing regulators about their plans for fostering greater security.

WASHINGTON — Two key Democrats are asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate the financial stability of nonbank mortgage servicers and potential harms to borrowers.

President Obama may be one of the most powerful men in the world, but he's not immune from the frustrations of having a credit card declined.

An executive order signed by President Obama on Friday that mandated the adoption of chip and PIN technology in government cards and enabled its use in facilities like Post Offices is a "meaningless gesture" that smacks of politics over substance.

An executive order signed by President Obama on Friday that mandated the adoption of chip-and-PIN technology in government cards and enabled its use in facilities like post offices smacks of politics over substance, analysts said.