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Stopping Predatory Fintech Lending

Stopping Predatory Fintech Lending

Scholar argues that fintech firms engage in predatory lending.

Milton Friedman Versus Jeff Bezos on Climate Leadership

Milton Friedman Versus Jeff Bezos on Climate Leadership

Firms that address climate change mitigate political risk and protect their reputation, while maximizing profit.

Improving Consumer Finance by Regulation

Improving Consumer Finance by Regulation

In a pioneer study, scholar offers advice on how to regulate consumer finance.

‘Tis the Season for Nonprofit Regulation

‘Tis the Season for Nonprofit Regulation

Experts recommend policies to close gaps in the patchwork regulation of nonprofits.

CFPB California Style

CFPB California Style

A new California regulatory agency aims to combat federal rollbacks of consumer financial regulation.

A Fintech Charter by Another Name

A Fintech Charter by Another Name

The OCC may be able to overcome the legal barriers to its new payments charter.

Reforming Federal Income Tax

Reforming Federal Income Tax

Tax experts discuss income tax law, loopholes, and policy proposals.

Climate Change Is a Systemic Financial Risk

Climate Change Is a Systemic Financial Risk

Corporate counsel should heed regulators’ warnings that climate change is a risk to the financial industry.

A CBO for Racial Inequality?

A CBO for Racial Inequality?

A new oversight agency should monitor the Federal Reserve’s efforts to reduce racial inequality.

Small Businesses of Color Matter Too

Small Businesses of Color Matter Too

Minority-owned businesses are vital to economic growth, but discriminatory lending hinders access to credit.

The Financial Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Financial Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 public health emergency poses unique challenges to financial regulation and future policies.

Innovation and Securities Regulation

Innovation and Securities Regulation

The SEC should do more to support the use of innovative technologies by investors in capital markets.