By John Parry
NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo on Monday endorsed the idea of requiring big banks to hold more capital and renewed his suggestion that direct efforts to limit the size of banks may be worth considering.
Fed’s Tarullo: idea of big bank surcharge appealing
Reuters Summit-U.S. FDIC seeks bailout ban, risk fees
By Karey Wutkowski
WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Congress should eliminate any possibility of temporary bailouts in draft legislation that would give the government power to break up troubled, systemic financial firms, a top U.S. bank regulator said on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS-Activists hit compromises on U.S. financial reform
By Kevin Drawbaugh
WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) – The watering down of U.S. financial regulation reform in Congress drew questions on Tuesday from consumer advocates wondering what will be left of the Obama administration’s plan once lawmakers are done.
US voters believe there are enough financial regulations – poll
WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Most Americans believe enough regulations are on the books to avoid another financial crisis, a new poll found on Tuesday in a sign of dampening enthusiasm for more rules.
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Financial reforms gain traction in U.S. Congress
By Kevin Drawbaugh
WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A senior U.S. lawmaker lashed out anew over the rich pay packages awarded to executives of bailed-out banks on Wednesday, as Congress took steps to move ahead on financial regulatory reform.
US House begins assembly of financial reform plan
WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The House Financial Services Committee is to begin work on Wednesday on a top priority for the U.S. Congress — legislation to mend regulatory holes exposed by last fall’s financial crisis. (more…)
1-Year after slump, US lawmakers begin swaps reform
By Rachelle Younglai and Charles Abbott
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – One year after financial markets faltered worldwide, U.S. lawmakers are determined to write a softer package of regulatory reforms than those requested by the Obama administration. (more…)
US House to act on financial reform in November – Hoyer
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to debate financial regulatory reform next month, Democratic leader Steny Hoyer said on Tuesday.
U.K. watchdog agrees to analyse impact of new bank rules
LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Britain’s financial regulator said on Wednesday it will sketch out how to determine if a bank poses risks to the broader system , and may require higher capital charges to contain risks.
Rep. Frank revises planned U.S. consumer agency bill to meet business demands
By Karey Wutkowski and Rachelle Younglai
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Powerful U.S. lawmaker Barney Frank bowed to some of the financial industry’s demands and softened parts of his bill to create an agency to protect consumers from risky financial products, according to a copy of the draft bill first obtained by Reuters on Friday.
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