Regulatory reform

China's mobile payment lessons for U.S. bankers; Steven Mnuchin's wishful thinking on GSE reform; unpacking Mick Mulvaney's CFPB relocation musings; and more from this week's most-read stories.

The provision would make it harder for criminals who use real Social Security numbers to create fake personas and then apply for credit.

The provision would make it harder for criminals who use real Social Security numbers to create fake personas and then apply for credit.

Early polling shows that the Massachusetts senator is a strong contender for the White House, setting her up to shape the debate on financial services even if she doesn’t run.

Which party controls the House next year is still uncertain, but this much is clear: Someone other than Texas Republican Jeb Hensarling will hold the gavel on the Financial Services Committee.

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

Camden Fine, the president of the Independent Community Bankers of America, is due to retire this week. We talk with him about his long career — and his fears for the future of his industry.

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.

The Treasury secretary has said that he doesn't see changes to the housing finance system happening this year, but he's hopeful something can be done after the elections.

The Treasury secretary said reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will come into focus more in 2019, when Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt’s term will end.

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.