Dodd-Frank

The administration’s executive order on financial regulation is open to interpretation, but the document will likely serve as the touchstone for financial regulators in the years ahead.

Republicans repeatedly claim that the Dodd-Frank Act has hurt consumers by raising costs and hampering credit availability. But the data doesn't back that up.

In his meeting with community bankers, President Trump openly pondered the fate of CFPB Director Richard Cordray with his advisers and appeared eager to quickly fix industry concerns through executive orders.

The banking industry is counting on regulatory relief coming out of the Trump administration and Congress, potentially lowering costs and boosting returns for investors. But there are significant constraints on how much the White House and Congress might be able to deliver.

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