Law and regulation

Democratic lawmakers argue that Paul Watkins' former employment at a "homophobic hate group" makes him unfit to lead the agency's innovation office. Watkins says he did no advocacy work for that organization.

The number of minority depository institution charters is declining even as their financial performance is going up, according to a new study by the FDIC.

House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters wants to examine the merger of BB&T and SunTrust, as well as Facebook's cryptocurrency plans.

Companies that offer early access to earned wages want a regulatory framework for their fast-growing industry. But the bill under consideration in Sacramento is exposing big divisions in the sector.

As the Federal Credit Union Act turns 85, industry figures are working on issues related to executive compensation, UDAAP and more, all while girding for a slowdown in membership and loan growth.

Intern programs are just one example of an activity that should count for CRA credit and meet Dodd-Frank requirements, says Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting.

New York lawmakers took steps to prevent predatory lenders from using the state's court system to seize the assets of small businesses nationwide.

The bank believes its U.S. unit will pass this year’s stress test but Fed restrictions will stay; COO is the second member of CEO’s inner circle to leave.

Regulators could collaborate on a superagency to streamline laws.

The bipartisan proposal aims to renew banks' interest in low-income housing tax credits and bring more lower-priced homes to markets that badly need them.