Volcker Rule

Banker of the Year: Zions' Harris Simmons

11/26/18

His knack for public policy, dedication to technological improvements once considered the province of big banks, and willingness to tear up a business model that he and his father built make him our top Best in Banking honoree.

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9 things bankers fear this Halloween season

10/28/18

From Democrats winning control of Congress to an escalating trade war and technology companies applying for a fintech charter, there are plenty of scary prospects facing the industry.

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'You won't find a trail back to Curry or Gruenberg': Comments of the week

10/26/18

Readers consider to new evidence regarding Operation Choke Point, debate the impact of Democrats taking control of the House in November, respond to concerns about weakening the Volcker Rule and more.

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Volcker 2.0 unites banks and their critics in opposition

10/22/18

Bankers say the agencies’ proposed rewrite of the trading ban would do more harm than good, while the Volcker Rule’s most ardent supporters worry the overhaul will enable risky behavior by the largest institutions.

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Trump reopening Wall Street casino by weakening Volcker Rule

10/22/18

Efforts to soften the ban on proprietary trading, now up for debate by regulators, put the country and taxpayers at risk once again.

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Warren calls for Sloan's head; bank groups pan Volcker 2.0

10/19/18

The senator wants the Fed to retain its asset cap on Wells Fargo until the CEO is fired; industry groups call on regulators to reconsider or scrap plans to modify Volcker Rule.

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Remaking the FDIC by ripping up the rules

10/01/18

Jelena McWilliams knows the value of the FDIC’s role in a way most other Americans do not. Now she's in charge as it grapples with difficult questions and sets out to reshape the industry.

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Lawmakers seek more covered funds exclusions as part of Volcker changes

10/01/18

Seven Republican senators urged regulators on Monday to consider additional changes to the Volcker Rule's "covered funds" definition.

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Can another meltdown happen?; Deutsche Bank loses a big investor

09/10/18

The financial press ponders how a replay of the 2008 crisis can be avoided; losing HNA's 7.6% stake may be a blessing in disguise, but DB's funding costs remain a worry.

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Regulators extend comment period for Volcker Rule changes

09/04/18

The agencies had proposed revisions designed to make compliance less complex, but banks have expressed concern that the plan could have the opposite effect.

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