Obama Directs Independent Regulatory Agencies
Executive order contains strongly worded regulatory reform guidelines.
Regulators Introduce New Risk Retention Rule for Banks
Proposal would require banks to retain some risk on most securities they issue.
Proposed FDIC Rule Clarifies Liquidation Process For “Too Big To Fail” Firms
Proposal would set debt priority and authorize taking compensation in certain cases.
Report on Financial Crisis Singles Out the Office of Thrift Supervision
Senate subcommittee staff report faults OTS in Washington Mutual collapse.
The Dodd-Frank Dilemma
Law gives regulators more responsibility, so agencies need to keep new regulations simple and find ways to attract talented staff.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Updates Website
New consumer protection agency prepares to assume its responsibilities in July.