Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is asking the FBI to launch an investigation into “potential violations of federal law” by Carl Icahn, a billionaire investor and former adviser to President Trump on regulatory matters. Icahn is accused of conflicts of interest connected to that advisory role.
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CFTC fills vacancies with new commissioner, chief economist
Earlier this month, Brian Quintenz was officially sworn in to serve as a commissioner on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Joining him will be Bruce Tuckman, an internationally-recognized economist and expert in modern derivatives markets, as the agency’s chief economist.
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Hensarling: CFPB director speeding through rules to fuel political ambitions
Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is escalating attacks on CFPB Director Richard Cordray. In a letter this week, he accuses Cordray of rushing to finalize payday loan regulations to suit his political ambitions and a potential run for governor in Ohio.
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FTC’s speedy approval of Amazon/Whole Foods deal draws scrutiny
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) is questioning the speed of the FTC’s review and approval of Amazon’s blockbuster acquisition of Whole Foods. “I am concerned about the decision not to fully review [the deal],” she says.
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Yellen pushes back on deregulation with rousing defense of post-crisis rules
Amid the current political hunger for deregulation, Janet Yellen, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, recently delivered an impassioned defense of the current regulatory environment. Don’t drop the ball now, she warned.
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Hurricane Harvey spurs regulatory relief, assistance for banks
Federal and state bank regulators have issued guidance for institutions in Texas suffering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. The advisory addresses temporary branches, loan modifications, and leniency regarding regulatory obligations and compliance deadlines.
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Operation Choke Point finally suffocated by Justice Department
A controversial government initiative that pushed banks to de-risk themselves from a variety of legal business is now a thing of the past. Or is it?
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When bad behavior builds profitability
Yes, big companies often get away with murder and see profitability roll in as scandals recede. That doesn’t mean ethics and compliance efforts are any less important.
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3M’s John Ostergren on supply chain, third-party risk management
Smart companies understand which risks to take on in the interest of growth and which ones must be shunned, says John Ostergren, director of environment, health and safety at 3M.
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FinCEN escalates crackdown on shell companies
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has expanded efforts to require that title insurance companies identify the true owners behind shell companies used to pay for high-end real estate.
