Regulatory reform

Reg reform for manufactured home sellers sparks loan steering debate

03/12/18

A provision in the Senate's regulatory relief bill that would give manufactured housing retailers more leeway to make financing recommendations has consumer advocates concerned about potential lending abuses, while the industry contends it simply levels the playing field with real estate agents and homebuilders.

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Top candidates to replace Gary Cohn

03/12/18

As head of the National Economic Council, Gary Cohn played a key role in helping guide the Trump administration on its financial services policy, including on regulatory relief and housing finance reform. Institutions are anxiously watching to see who President Trump picks as Cohn's replacement.

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Dems' Dodd-Frank clash, Bank of Amazon and Fintechs to Work For: Top stories of the week

03/09/18

Democratic infighting over a bill to curb the reach of the Dodd-Frank Act dominated discussion this past week, but Amazon still made waves in its disruptor role. Also: Our 'Best Fintechs to Work For' debuted.

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‘What a load of horse hockey!’: Comments of the week

03/08/18

Readers opine on the possibility of an Amazon-JPMorgan Chase checking partnership, weigh in on the Crapo bill, applaud plans that would make the CFPB more of a backup regulator and more.

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Midterm elections lurk in background of reg relief debate

03/08/18

The Senate legislation could be crucial for three moderate Democrats backing the bill who are up for re-election this fall, although the package has divided the party more broadly.

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Senate prepares to end week without vote on Dodd-Frank relief

03/08/18

Unable to come to an agreement on which and how many amendments will be offered to a Dodd-Frank regulatory relief bill, the Senate will have to return next week before voting on the legislation.

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Latest version of Senate reg relief bill aims to address key Dem criticism

03/07/18

The latest version of a bill to give regulatory relief to small institutions includes language designed to ensure that large foreign bank holding companies do not also see their supervision eased.

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Odds of changing reg relief bill are long, but many keep trying

03/07/18

More than 50 amendments had been filed by Wednesday afternoon to be considered as part of a Senate regulatory relief bill, but it was unclear which proposed changes if any have the approval of the legislation's key sponsors.

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The end of ‘In Gary We Trust’: Cohn’s departure a blow to banks

03/06/18

The resignation of National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn costs banks a top ally in the Trump administration and will likely further slow agency appointments.

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Dem split intensifies as Senate relief bill moves forward

03/06/18

On the eve of a crucial Senate vote to roll back parts of the Dodd-Frank Act, the divide between progressive and moderate Democrats on regulatory relief has never been starker.

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