Policy & Regulation

The North Carolina lawmaker had been considered for a potentially bigger House leadership position if Republicans had held on to their majority.

The new CEO is trapped in the same feedback loop of negative news, rising funding costs and declining revenue that foiled his predecessor.

Banks have criticized the new accounting standard, but it would likely soften future bubbles and reduce subsequent credit crunches by requiring that reserves be held upfront when loans are made.

The central bank may be looking at other benchmarks besides the fed funds rate to conduct monetary policy; dropping human appraisers from most home sales raises concerns.

Her guidance of a former credit union through the crisis and into a profitable bank, her advocacy for reg relief and other industry priorities, and her vocal support of women seeking to knock down many of the same workplace barriers she faced make her one of our Best in Banking honorees.

Readers weigh in on consumers taking on more debt, President Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve and Zions CEO Harris Simmons as Banker of the Year.

Danish lawmakers say that the probe currently focused on Danske Bank should be expanded to include more firms.

As Congress weighs Bank Secrecy Act reforms, some worry that reducing suspicious transaction filings would be a gift to criminals.

A motion to limit debate on the nominee to run the consumer bureau passed along strictly party lines, setting the stage for her to be confirmed as early as next week.

The president’s escalating criticism of the central bank might be bluster. But it raises questions about how far he might go and what would happen if he tried to act.