Credit unions remake themselves in image of payday lenders

By Ben Hallman

Credit unions remake themselves in image of payday lenders

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"… 36 percent annual interest, all inclusive. That is also how much a recent Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. pilot program for banks allows. Some credit union executives have decide …"

Financial reform this week: House panel to question Fed about future loan disclosures

By Julie Vorman

Financial reform this week: House panel to question Fed about future loan disclosures

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Deposit Insurance Corp":

"… nancial companies.Big bank insurance - Deadline for public comments on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp's proposed guidelines to calculate the deposit insurance assessment rates …"

"… s at 1000 ET and will be webcast.Thursday, June 2Unbanked households - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s advisory committee on economic inclusion meets to discuss the state of …"

Financial reform this week: Will SEC's final whistleblower rule require first filing internal complaint?

By Julie Vorman

Your guide to Dodd-Frank law deadlines, hearing and events for the week of May 23

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"… week:Monday, May 23Bank resolutions - Deadline for public comments on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp's proposal to define what financial companies are subject to resolution un …"

"… e - House Financial Services subcommittee holds hearing on the role of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. during the financial crisis and today.  Begins at 0930 ET. Frid …"

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Reform reading: Senator asks Fed for details of loans to rich investors, tax haven funds

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law....

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"… ons and lack of sophistication in managing their risks, according to a new Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. inspector general report.The government is required by the Dodd-Frank law …"

Broad reach of new consumer financial agency may fall short in some areas

By David Heath

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that opens on July 21 faces Republican lawmakers who want to chip away at its power, companies that

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Public Integrity":

"… ing to avoid new regulations being imposed on them.An investigation by the Center for Public Integrity has raised questions as to whether these cracks in the bureau’s oversigh …"

"… rmer Huffington Post Investigative Fund, which recently became part of the Center for Public Integrity. …"

FDIC slow to pursue failed bank directors, recover tax dollars

By Ben Hallman

With the FDIC struggling to manage huge losses to its insurance fund, critics say the agency should do more to hold executives of failed ban

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"… a defense,” he said. …"

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SEC extracts fines, but not confessions

Federal judge scolds SEC for routinely letting businesses and executives settle civil lawsuits without admitting any guilt....

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"… d their heads high.They didn’t have to admit to doing anything wrong.The Center for Public Integrity reviewed more than 100 of the SEC’s 694 settlement agreements from 2010, …"

WaMu, other banks motivated by greed, financial crisis probe concludes

By David Heath

WaMu, other bankers knowingly sold bad loans, Senate probe of crisis concludes

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Deposit Insurance Corp":

"… tual became the largest bank in U.S. history to fail. Last month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. filed a civil lawsuit accusing former top WaMu executives of gross neglig …"

Newsmaker interview: Bailout watchdog warns of "doomsday cycle"

By Peter H. Stone

Neil Barofsky, the TARP special inspector general, tells the Center in an interview that the government has sown the seeds for a future fina

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"… ailed to meet its goals in fundamental ways, he said.Under Dodd-Frank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has new authority to break up mega-banks if so ordered by a new oversight …"

Republicans must choose panel chief tough enough to stand up to Barney

By Peter H. Stone

Two experienced Republican lawmakers are vying for the chairmanship of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and the chance to try to

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"… ember committee that oversees the Fed, Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and other financial regulators. He vigorously opposed the financial regul …"

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