Tag: Financial industry regulation
After COVID relief bill, progressives look for next big win
ATLANTA — Activist Jan Rivers stood surrounded by “JOBS NOW” signs as she tried to round up support for a massive infrastructure and climate...
Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighter
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders and colleagues remembered Rep. Alcee Hastings on Wednesday as a straight-talking, tenacious champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in...
Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighter
<p>WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders and colleagues remembered Rep. Alcee Hastings on Wednesday as a straight-talking, tenacious champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in...
Massachusetts looks to bar Robinhood in state; company sues
NEW YORK — Stakes are rising in Massachusetts’ legal battle against Robinhood Financial, and regulators are asking for the popular trading app's brokerage registration...
Massachusetts looks to bar Robinhood in state; company sues
<p>NEW YORK — Stakes are rising in Massachusetts’ legal battle against Robinhood Financial, and regulators are asking for the popular trading app's brokerage registration...
EXPLAINER: Charmed by Madoff, SEC later tightened its rules
WASHINGTON — Until Bernie Madoff’s scheme came crashing down and the biggest Ponzi scheme in Wall Street’s history came to light, he appeared as...
EXPLAINER: Charmed by Madoff, SEC later tightened its rules
<p>WASHINGTON — Until Bernie Madoff’s scheme came crashing down and the biggest Ponzi scheme in Wall Street’s history came to light, he appeared as...
Powell defends Fed’s consideration of climate change risks
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday defended the Fed's increasing scrutiny of the threat that climate change could pose to the...
Senate OKs tough former regulator as market watchdog chief
<p>WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved President Joe Biden’s choice of Gary Gensler to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling an emphasis on...
Powell defends Fed’s consideration of climate change risks
<p>WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday defended the Fed's increasing scrutiny of the threat that climate change could pose to the...