Regulatory reform

What does Trump's 2-for-1 reg rollback mean for financial institutions?

01/30/17

President Trump's order to eliminate two regulations for every new one does not apply to financial institution regulators, but may affect banks and credit unions in other ways.

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'Some bankers. SOME': Comments of the week

01/27/17

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

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Midsize, regional banks lean on Congress for regulatory relief

01/26/17

With Republicans in control of Congress and the White House, smaller banks see a window of opportunity.

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Chase reaches deal on passwords; Mnuchin on bank regulation

01/25/17

Bank customers will be able to check information on Mint, TurboTax and QuickBooks without sharing their JPM passwords; Treasury secretary nominee says regulation should account for bank "complexity and activity"

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Why Trump still faces an uphill climb to ease regulations

01/20/17

The financial services industry has high hopes that President Trump will usher in a new era of less regulation and economic growth. Here are challenges his administration will face.

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Bankers count ways Trump will boost financial services

01/20/17

On earnings calls this week CEOs expressed optimism for increased loan demand, a softer tone from regulators, a higher SIFI threshold and, potentially, a surge of interest in health savings accounts.

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Warren outlines blueprint to save the CFPB

01/11/17

Sen. Elizabeth Warren rallied progressives on Tuesday night to launch a campaign to defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Dodd-Frank Act.

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Democrats, too, are needed to overhaul Dodd-Frank

01/11/17

The effort to end regulatory absolutism will most likely succeed if it is framed as a pro-economy reform, with members of both political parties driving the train.

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House Dems urge Trump not to fire CFPB's Cordray

01/11/17

House Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to President-elect Donald J. Trump, urging him to reject calls by Republicans to fire Richard Cordray.

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