Regulation

Financial institutions can improve monitoring of suspicious activity and potentially risky customers using algorithms, but they need to treat this new technology with caution.

The agency’s acting chief has angered consumer advocates by refusing to hold meetings that they say are required by law.

Democratic CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam said Monday that the proposed changes to the proprietary trading ban go too far.

The legislation lets banks hold a certain amount of reciprocal deposits without having to classify them as brokered deposits.

To improve bank oversight, policymakers should eliminate overly complex rules in favor of principles-based regulation.

No surprises expected from the annual Fed reviews; Elad Roisman is seen as the pick to replace Michael Piwowar on the panel.

People need to know their money is safe. With regulations, users rest easy knowing that the exchange isn't going to get shut down for ignoring basic legal responsibilities and duties, writes Nate Flanders, co-founder and CEO of Mandala Exchange.

Here's a look at eight deals, why they were significant and why many more are expected.

Further legislative reform will face resistance, but it could still happen.

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