WaMu bank executives aware of rampant fraud

By David Heath

WaMu bank executives aware of rampant fraud but failed to act

Rating agencies fight (and lobby) for survival

In recent months, the credit rating agencies have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to delay new restrictions under the Dodd-Frank Act,

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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Credit rating agencies most worried about liability

It’s go time on Capitol Hill for financial reform legislation, and the credit rating agencies are breathing a sigh of relief....

FDIC wants bank execs to wait three years for entire bonus

By Julie Vorman

If the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp’s new executive pay proposal is adopted, top U.S. bankers will have to wait at least three years to co

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
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Reform reading: SEC tackles energy payments, conflict minerals next week

By Julie Vorman

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

Reform reading: SEC delays whistleblower office, citing budget

By Julie Vorman

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

Reform reading: FDIC says banks should relax overdraft fees

By Julie Vorman

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

Reform Reading: Should Fannie and Freddie be cooperative(s)?

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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