Tag: Finance

Blaine Luetkemeyer's legislation would change the framework imposed by the 2010 Dodd-Frank law for identifying banks that require extra regulation. (AP Photo)

House votes to ease banking regs with help from 20 Dems

Joseph Lawler · December 1, 2016 11:41 pm

Gary Cohn, president and COO of Goldman Sachs, is reportedly being considered to head the Office of Management and Budget for President-elect Trump's administration. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Report: Trump considering Goldman Sachs president for another post

Gabby Morrongiello · November 30, 2016 5:17 pm

Democrats slam Trump’s Treasury pick for his ties to Wall Street

Democrats slam Trump’s Treasury pick for his ties to Wall Street

Joseph Lawler · November 30, 2016 4:10 pm

President-elect Trump announced Wednesday morning that his lawyers were drawing up "legal documents" to remove him from the operations of his sprawling business empire. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Trump vows to leave his business ‘in total’

Sarah Bedford · November 30, 2016 12:13 pm

Goldman Sachs Chief Operating Officer Gary Cohn's visit to Trump Tower, announced by transition officials Tuesday morning, comes after the president-elect repeatedly targeted Goldman Sachs during the general election, claiming the Wall Street giant had "total control" over defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Trump to meet with Goldman Sachs president Gary Cohn

Gabby Morrongiello · November 29, 2016 5:28 pm

In a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez, Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson asked him to "acknowledge the reality of the situation and avoid imposing unnecessary costs and burdens" involved in the rules. (Michael P. King/Wisconsin State Journal via AP File)

GOP senator warns Obama against last-minute regs

Joseph Lawler · November 29, 2016 4:06 pm

CFPB Director Richard Cordray said, "Tying bonuses and job security to business goals that are unrealistic or not properly monitored can lead to illegal practices like unauthorized account openings and deceptive sales tactics." (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Feds warn banks not to use Wells Fargo-style tactics

Joseph Lawler · November 28, 2016 6:51 pm

Over the past few years, the Financial Stability Oversight Council has been studying the possibility that big asset managers and hedge funds could face some sort of extra scrutiny.

Dodd-Frank’s controversial council faces the ax

Joseph Lawler · November 28, 2016 5:01 am

Wells Fargo asked the U.S. District Court in Utah to order its customers to settle their disputes outside the court. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Wells Fargo asks for lawsuits to be arbitrated outside court

Paige Winfield Cunningham · November 24, 2016 9:29 pm

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will back home loans up to $636,150 in high-cost areas next year. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Fannie, Freddie to back home loans up to $636,150 as market recovers

Joseph Lawler · November 23, 2016 4:20 pm

The transition team said that the team preparing for Trump to take over the Financial Stability Oversight Council would include Alex Pollock, a vocal critic of the council. (AP Photo)

A clear sign that Trump will go after the crown jewel of Dodd-Frank

Joseph Lawler · November 22, 2016 7:46 pm

Payday lenders may benefit from President-elect Trump's victory. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Trump may be a boon for payday lenders

Joseph Lawler · November 20, 2016 5:01 am