It could take months before lawmakers approve a successor for departing NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz, and industry observers believe issues like supplemental capital could be on hold until that replacement takes office.

Sen. Sherrod Brown is pressing the Federal Communications Commission to limit the number of calls collectors of government-backed debt can make to delinquent borrowers. His appeal comes at a time when banking groups are challenging earlier robo-calling regulations that they say inhibit their ability to collect debt.

A mature governance framework and risk culture that reaches all employees are among the attributes of a high-functioning "risk organization."

CFPB Director Richard Cordray said the agency has limited resources to go after bad actors for deception or fraud and consent orders are the most effective way to shape industry practices.

Hillary Clinton said she would consult with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on any choice for Treasury secretary.

The fight between Apple and the FBI over the security protections on the San Bernardino, Calif., iPhone is about more than a single iPhone or Apple’s product line. This is a reality check for the entire tech industry, which has largely remained unchecked.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is clamping down on student loan lenders and servicers that automatically default on loans when a co-signer declared bankruptcy or dies. Because private student loans are often sold and securitized, some companies' promises to eliminate so-called "auto defaults" are not being upheld.

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council has appointed Tennessee's state banking commissioner to its state liaison committee.

CFPB Director Richard Cordray said the agency has limited resources to go after bad actors for deception or fraud and consent orders are the most effective way to shape industry practices.

While this presidential race seems to change by the minute, some bankers are beginning to worry that an increasingly likely Donald Trump nomination could threaten GOP control of the Senate and key industry priorities.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is clamping down on student loan lenders and servicers that automatically default on loans when a co-signer declared bankruptcy or dies. Because private student loans are often sold and securitized, some companies' promises to eliminate so-called "auto defaults" are not being upheld.

Federal Reserve Board Gov. Lael Brainard's contributions to Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign is drawing the ire of some members of Congress who already question federal regulators' political autonomy.

Having served as a holdover since her term expired last spring, Debbie Matz announced she will be departing the agency at the end of next month.

There is an urgent need for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to bring its process for issuing civil money penalties and cease-and-desist orders in line with the other bank regulators.

Obtaining money transmitter licenses in every state has been a lengthy process for WorldRemit, but one that paid off big this month when the company became regulated in California.

The "too big to fail" debate raises a critical question that is seldom asked, much less answered: Do megabanks serve a critical function that justifies their undeniable risk to the financial system?

Richard Hunt, the president of the Consumer Bankers Association, issued a rare call-to-arms to bankers to stand up against the negative portrayal of banks by politicians on the campaign trail.

Policymakers need to closely study whether new regulations are hampering liquidity in the fixed-income market, a prominent banker and regulators said Monday.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's move to collect complaints about online marketplace lenders is a sure sign it is laying the groundwork for rules or enforcement actions against the industry.

President Obama on Monday defended his administration's record on financial reform and the performance of officials he put in charge of implementing it, responding to critics in both parties who have claimed that the financial system is less safe since the 2008 financial crisis.