Financial services industry

Financial services industry struggles to emerge from lockdown

07/07/20

Our third monthly survey found almost six out of 10 employers report that their plans for the return to work are stymied by uncertainty — specifically, a lack of clarity on the right timing, and persistent questions about how to provide a safe environment for their employees.

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How businesses are surviving the pandemic

05/15/20

Our second monthly survey found a smooth transition to remote work and digital customer access channels — but technology issues still arose. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of having a strong digital presence across all retail sectors, including financial services.

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Mnuchin backs designating financial sector workers as 'essential'

03/24/20

Financial services personnel were among critical infrastructure groups that the Department of Homeland Security said were crucial for “public health and safety as well as community well-being” during the pandemic.

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Don’t mess with rules curbing derivatives risk

10/18/19

A regulatory proposal to ease the initial margin buffer on certain derivatives trading could be harmful to the economy.

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Hensarling joins Milken Institute as senior fellow

10/17/19

The former House Financial Services Committee chairman follows other notable former officials who went to the think tank after government careers.

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'Let's play a drinking game': Comments of the week

10/10/19

Readers react to whether the next presidential debate will discuss banking, how California's financial policies are bleeding into other blue states, suggested reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act and more.

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New proposal aims to ease director shortage at community banks

12/20/18

The federal banking regulators have proposed allowing more directors and management officials to serve at more than one institution in an effort to provide relief to community banks.

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