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Panelists talked about the Volcker Rule and the future of universal banking. “Protecting the Bank” was part of “Building on 150 Years: The Future of National Banking,” a Sesquicentennial …

Witnesses testified about the soundness of U.S. banks and financial institutions. Among the topics they addressed were regulation of financial markets, the levels of bank capitalization, the…

Following federal scrutiny on executive bonuses, the University of Maryland hosted panels of financial industry leaders and academics to discuss the recent report by Special Master for TARP …

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Sheila Bair made the opening address before a panel of financial market experts. She talked about recent global financial market developments a…

Witnesses testified about turmoil and failures in the U.S. credit markets, federal plans to provided assistance to banks and financial institutions, and the potential long-term impact of the…

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Barney Frank of the House Financial Services Committee, Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel and other senior Democrats and participants in an Economic Forum h…

U.S. House Banking Committee held a hearing the Year 2000 computer problem and Financial Institutions. Committee members heard testimony from regulatory agencies and bank officials about eff…

Committee members heard testimony from federal banking regulators on the merging of banks, securities firms and insurance companies. They testified about the risks, such as financial insecur…

The House Banking Committee heard testimony from federal banking officials, economists, and credit card representatives concerning consumer loan delinquency. Much of the testimony focused on…

Committee members heard testimony from federal banking officials concerning the effect of rising consumer delinquency on loan obligations on the economy. Much of the testimony focused on the…

The subcommittee heard testimony on the creation of currency and the future of money. They talked about possible changes in the shape and character of the media of exchange via electronic co…

This was a hearing looking into the condition of the banking and thrift industries.

The two-week long schedule of House and Senate hearings includes several White House officials and Department of Treasury personnel. The administration’s witnesses voluntarily gave up their …

The Senate Banking Committee heard testimony about the Clinton administration’s reorganization plan. Under the proposal, banking regulation would be consolidated into a five member federal …

Treasury officials announced proposed changes in the Community Reinvestment Act to stimulate bank lending in low-income communities.

Witnesses testified concerning banking laws that allow institutions to discriminate on the basis of race, income, or gender.

A number of financial analysts and investment bankers testified during the hearing of the Office of Thrift Supervision on current banking regulations concerning community loans. Issues broug…

Legislators and administration officials testified about the president’s plan to encourage lending institutions to lend money to small business entrepreneurs. Secretary Brown spoke via satel…