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 "Morgan Stanley":

"… Fed loaned money to individual investors such as Christy Mack, the wife of Morgan Stanley’s former chief executive; to several state-owned banks; and to foreign a …"

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....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Morgan Stanley":

"… nager John Paulson, investor Wayne Huizenga, and Christy Mack, the wife of Morgan Stanley’s former chief executive?• How much did the Fed lend to hedge funds an …"

Under attack, credit raters turn to the First Amendment

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

Under attack, credit rating agencies turn to the First Amendment

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"… ss.Frank Partnoy, who used to design investment products while working for Morgan Stanley, said that given the success of the First Amendment defense, it is not sur …"

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In Volcker Rule debate, all sides get say -- but what will the regulators hear?

By Jeremy Borden

In the Dodd-Frank law's sprawling package of financial reforms, the Volcker rule stands out as one of few measures with the potential to tak

Excerpts from this story referencing "Morgan Stanley":

"… e documents posted on the Fed's website. Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Morgan Stanley have argued in meetings with Treasury officials that they should have wide …"

Customers close accounts to protest Wall Street, abusive lending practices

Angry at Wall Street over the financial crisis and consumer credit practices seen as predatory, some consumers have opted to close their acc

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"… ldman Sachs and Wells Fargo will report earnings on Wednesday, followed by Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Corp. later in the week.For Philip Harris, a special e …"

Morgan Stanley latest to settle with Massachusetts

Before Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley gained notoriety as a failed Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, she was best kno

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"… e crisis. This week, one of those investigations paid off in a big way, as Morgan Stanley agreed to pay $102 million to settle an investigation into its relationshi …"

"… tle an investigation into its relationship with New Century Financial Corp.Morgan Stanley packaged risky loans “that were destined to fail” from New Century int …"

"… made at least $76 billion in high interest loans.As part of the agreement, Morgan Stanley will pay $58 million to more than 1000 Massachusetts homeowners, $23 milli …"

"… n $75 million in recoveries for Massachusetts from UBS AG, Citigroup Inc., Morgan Stanley, and others. …"

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TARP watchdog sounds alarm about "too big to fail" banks

By Julie Vorman

For U.S. banks, bigger is still better despite the financial reform law’s attempt to rein in “too big to fail” institutions, a government wa

Excerpts from this story referencing "Morgan Stanley":

"… lls Fargo & Co. with $1 trillion, Goldman Sachs with $880 million, and Morgan Stanley with $820 million.Together the six largest U.S. banks’ assets were worth …"

Bank lobbyists plead to delay derivatives, FDIC fee rules

By Julie Vorman

A fundamental principle of Lobbying 101 is that when a regulatory issue isn’t going your way, ask for more time. So it’s not surprising to s

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"… s website. Other lobbyists filling up appointment calendars at the CFTC: Morgan Stanley with 22 meetings, hedge fund Black Rock and financial exchange ICE each wi …"

Reform reading: Republicans order up watchdog reports on consumer bureau

By Julie Vorman

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Morgan Stanley":

"… ccording to Federal Election Commission data. PACs run by Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Capital One, Credit Suisse, Wells Fargo, the American Bankers Associ …"

"… contributions from PACs run by Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, HSBC, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, CME Group, and the American Bankers Association.Republicans have made it …"

Big banks can fund mortgage aid programs If government won't, says Democrat

By Julie Vorman

As budget-conscious House Republicans try to kill a $1 billion program to help unemployed Americans avoid foreclosure, Democrat Barney Frank

Excerpts from this story referencing "Morgan Stanley":

"… Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo, and the Bank of America, and Citicorp, and Morgan Stanley, and the large hedge funds, I think they can pay for this," Frank said on …"

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