Financial regulations

The bank aims to revitalize with internal promotions; German chancellor will let the country’s two biggest banks work things out themselves.

Policymakers should continue to simplify requirements, so that banks and regulators alike can focus on the most important measures of stability.

As the fintech industry grows, these companies should face the same tough standards as banks and credit unions.

How well Tim Sloan fares before the House Financial Services Committee will hinge largely on his ability to stay on message in the face of what is expected to be sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers.

Readers consider Square's bid to become an industrial loan company, weigh the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s oversight of brokered deposits and debate reforms to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.