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The era of zero interest policy was characterised by sluggish growth and yawning wealth inequality
New measures are an important step to protect the US and world economies against future financial crises
With inflation falling, further tightening of monetary policy only heightens the risk of recession and financial instability
Measures to shield operational business accounts, introduced during Covid, should be triggered urgently
The FDIC seems to think the banking system is more fragile than it really is
The US banking expert discusses distorted interest rates and the dangers of the ‘shadow’ banking sector
Sheila Bair says collapse of FTX shows danger of US agencies waiting for legislation to protect investors
Jay Powell mirrors the former Fed chair’s bravery but not his methods
It is time for regulators to get creative and use their current powers to act
The reforms that could improve decision making at agencies like the FDIC
The Fed needs to reverse course on regulatory easing to ensure financial stability when borrowing costs increase
It’s not clear whether PFOF reduces costs for retail investors, or simply makes their costs less transparent
This simple step would free up trillions of dollars of additional lending capacity
Deposits at largest US banks keep growing organically even with controls on expanding by acquisition
Promontory’s business model ‘games’ deposit insurance rules, says Sheila Bair
Former FDIC chief argues that if the Fed waters down its demands, others will follow
Systemic Risk Council calls for focus on markets as well as banks and intermediaries
Former FDIC chair becomes adviser to start-up Blooom
Funding Circle, Lending Club and Prosper form united front against closer regulation
Former FDIC head is latest Wall Street name to move into alternative lending world
Briton vows to keep up pressure for financial reform as chair of Systemic Risk Council
Democrats say repeal of part of Dodd-Frank leaves economy exposed
Former FDIC chief leaving to concentrate on college president role
Criticism of financial practice and regulation must be heeded
Systemic Risk Council chair Bair says openness is needed to win support
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