Regulatory reform

FDIC Vice Chairman Thomas Hoenig has been a tough critic of risky practices by big banks and a key voice among federal regulators in support of stronger capital requirements.

The financial reform law may hinder growth modestly in the short term, but it should be judged by its impact on the economy years down the road.

Wells may have tried to lure 401(k) customers into more expensive IRAs; Hensarling says he will go along with Senate version of Dodd-Frank rollback.

The details about political donations to over a dozen lawmakers raise fresh questions about the payday lending sector's influence in Washington.

The senior GOP lawmaker appeared to acknowledge concerns that expanding the bill could harm Democratic support.

The American Bankers Association will fund TV ads for Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., the first of several candidates the group expects to actively promote during the midterms.

If President Trump doesn't name a director before the midterm elections, he could lose his best shot at reshaping the bureau long term.

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

House Republicans are continuing to push the Senate to add more measures to a bill to give regulatory relief to community banks.

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer said Tuesday that he's interested in the panel's top spot when Chairman Jeb Hensarling retires at the end of the year.