Lobbying

The continuing cycle of scandal has forced big banks to get crafty in how they influence debate in Washington. The latest action against Wells Fargo ensures more backroom dealing.

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday he is resigning as CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable as speculation grows that he plans to run for governor again.

A Georgia Supreme Court case sheds light on the lengths that the often assailed industry has gone to shape policy outcomes. It also raises the question of whether, in evaluating industry-funded research, it is enough to assess the published study itself, or if it is necessary to dig deeper.

Big banks’ power and influence in Washington ensures that their interests are front and center. But they should spend more of their money on programs and services that engender trust with customers.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., sent a letter to 16 big banks asking them if they support a GOP effort to overturn the CFPB arbitration rule.

Wells Fargo is making big changes in how it deals with lawmakers and regulators in Washington after top executives were savaged during congressional inquiries into the bank's fraudulent-accounts scandal.

The industry should not discourage credit unions from having a full platter of choices when it comes to advocacy.

Jamie Dimon is trying to transform what has long been seen as a sleepy Washington club for CEOs into a lobbying powerhouse.

Credit unions affiliated with the league that serves Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island will see some of their dues money returned.

The industry had cause to celebrate when the regulator revamped its MBL and FOM regulations, but several fights are brewing.