Policymaking

A recent Washington Post investigation revealed that J. Mark McWatters runs the National Credit Union Administration from his home in Dallas, raising questions about his being tapped to head the consumer agency.

Democratic Senator Kamala Harris on Thursday upped the pressure on the U.S. central bank to make its leadership more diverse, introducing legislation to compel the Federal Reserve's 12 regional banks to interview at least one woman and one minority candidate when they search for a new chief.

Several tough critics of the financial industry are said to be on the shortlist to replace New York's attorney general.

How a measure to make opening online accounts easier was crafted — and why it needs to pass Congress.

The lawmakers are calling on banks to follow the lead of Citigroup and Bank of America in limiting their business with firearms dealers in light of recent mass shootings.

How a measure to make opening online accounts easier was crafted — and why it needs to pass Congress.

The acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director should be investigated for potential Hatch Act violations following his controversial remarks at a banking industry conference, Senate Democrats said Tuesday.

Whether you like the idea or hate it, expect to hear a lot more about postal banking over the next two and a half years.

The acting director’s effort to rename the agency is about more than rearranging a few words.

A new accounting standard will soon go into effect, but banks lack clarity on how to conform.