Regulation

House Republicans' concern with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's fintech charter signals growing lawmaker resistance to the plan, which was already opposed by two prominent Senate Democrats earlier this year.

Better access to credit, an improving revenue picture and promises of regulatory relief are bolstering the confidence of small-business owners.

The Treasury Department announced the appointment of four new senior staff members late Friday.

A database that identifies wrongdoers could prevent banks from making bad hiring decisions, but can it ensure that former employees' rights are adequately protected?

House Democrats want to know if the Department of Justice is doing a proper investigation into an alleged money-laundering scheme by Deutsche Bank.

Republicans repeatedly claim that the Dodd-Frank Act has hurt consumers by raising costs and hampering credit availability. But the data doesn't back that up.

Pinnacle Financial wanted to be in high-growth markets. BNC Bancorp saw more regulatory burden looming and limited opportunities to sell itself. Those factors spurred what is currently the year's second-biggest bank deal.

It would be a pity if our bad collective memory led to an increase in systemic risk in the U.S. regulatory system, with possible international implications, so soon after the crisis.

Contrary to the opinion that the Federal Reserve is out of “options” to boost the economy, the central bank still has these three liquidity-strengthening tools at its disposal.

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