Regulation

The World Economic Forum just released its yearly report. It's a run-up to the gathering of the economic tribe at Davos later this month and lists global concerns that should be placed high on one's "worry list." Last year it was natural disasters; this year, it's income inequality. Big surprise? No. Props to Occupy Wall Street for helping put this on the Davos radar screen.

The former federal prosecutor says the confusion over the mid-sized brokerage's collapse is further evidence that its larger rivals are themselves simply too big to manage.

Two more congressmen have been identified as receiving loans through a Countrywide Financial Corp. program that has prompted a House investigation into whether the fallen mortgage giant approved loans on favorable terms to win political favor.

Considering the variety of proposals floated recently to restrict money market mutual funds, it seems people at some government agencies really want to put MMFs out of business.

Despite questions over his legal authority, the new director of the consumer bureau holds crucial voting power on safety and soundness rules as a member of the FDIC board of directors.

The digital currency Bitcoin was conceived as a rebellion against the financial establishment. But it may also present business opportunities for banks that can get comfortable with the risks.

The news that President Obama might move his Charlotte convention speech to Bank of America Stadium provoked a deluge of sarcasm from across the ideological spectrum.

Two Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee have averted a collision at the ballot box.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is a long shot for the Republican presidential nomination, and that may just be a good thing for employees at the Federal Reserve Board.

Federal Reserve Gov. Elizabeth Duke said Friday the central bank will soon take steps to alleviate the regulatory burden on community banks as they sift through thousands of pages of new rules.