Policymaking

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 acting director’s effort to rename the agency is about more than rearranging a few words.

Two recent central bank proposals may exacerbate problems with the agency’s capital surcharge for big banks.

The government is pushing up mortgage prices to dangerous levels by easing credit standards in a market where supply is low but demand is high.

Burdensome regulation has made it hard for community institutions to operate alongside bigger rivals, leaving consumers with less choice and more expensive banking options.