Opinions

To calm anger about "too big to fail," bankers should support repeal of Title II of Dodd-Frank and support the nomination of Richard Cordray to lead the CFPB.

WASHINGTON — Trading revenues in the fourth quarter hit a record high despite being down from the previous quarter due to seasonal trends, according to a report issued Wednesday by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

A push is on in Congress to reinstate a program that allowed small businesses to refinance commercial mortgages using government-backed funds.

Reps. Maxine Waters, Carolyn Maloney and 44 other lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday to address numerous concerns about overdraft fees.

The House Agriculture Committee passed a bill by unanimous voice vote on Wednesday to address ongoing concerns with the implementation of certain derivatives rules under the Dodd-Frank reform law.

Regulators are scrutinizing national banks' online and offshore relationships with payday lenders, Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry said Wednesday.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) in Los Angeles has repaid half the money it received through the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday said regulators would take additional steps to eliminate the problem of "too big to fail" if current efforts fall short.

Members of the House Financial Services Committee raised concerns Wednesday about the current business environment for small banks, pressing regulators about the lack of bank charters in recent years and the effect of new rules on the industry.

Regulators and academics are starting to look at low volatility as an integral part of the buildup toward financial meltdowns.