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November 19, 2014
Cashing In on a Mortgage
Should refinancing come with greater restrictions to protect home buyers?
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November 11, 2014
Rehab for Corporations
Should the government reconsider its use of deferred prosecution agreements?
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October 4, 2014
Keeping Bank Data from Hackers
In light of credit card and bank account breaches at JPMorgan and Home Depot, what will it take to make financial data …
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August 27, 2014
Holding Bankers Accountable
Can more be done to hold bankers accountable for the financial crisis or is there a good reason the Justice Department has …
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May 20, 2014
Did the Bank Bailout Do Enough for the Country?
Did the government miss a historic opportunity to reshape the financial system -- or was its moderate approach correct?
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January 21, 2014
A Cap on Wall Street Bonuses?
The European Union is trying to limit pay that rewards excessive risk by banks. Should the United States do the same?
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January 12, 2014
Are Big Banks Out of Control?
Does the lack of legal compliance that have cost banks billions in fines show that some have gotten too big to manage …
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October 1, 2013
In Banking, Should There Be a ‘Public Option’?
Would government-owned banks distort the free market, or complement private lending?
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August 6, 2013
Capping Swipe Fees
Should the U.S. follow the E.U.'s lead in placing low caps on credit and debit card interchange fees?
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July 21, 2013
Consumer Finance Agency’s New Clout
How can the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have the strongest and most immediate impact?
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March 18, 2013
Should Depositors Save Cyprus’s Banks?
Is penalizing depositors to prop up Cypriot banks just? Or will it undermine confidence in banks elsewhere in Europe, causing an economic …
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October 16, 2012
Home Loans From Washington?
Should the government consider cutting out the middleman, as it does with student loans, and issue mortgages itself?
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April 29, 2012
Are Banks Making Too Much Money From Fees?
Do the fees banks charge customers need to be more closely regulated, or are they necessary for the health of the banks, …
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November 30, 2011
What Should the Fed Do Next?
What's the best way to protect the American and global economies during Europe's crisis?
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October 19, 2011
Have Regulations Hurt Bank Profits?
If recent rules have brought Wall Street revenue back down to earth, is that healthy or a sign of heavy-handed regulation?
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September 28, 2011
Are Global Banking Rules ‘Anti-American’?
A case against international regulations, and a case for strict limits.
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March 7, 2011
Should Fannie and Freddie Go?
What are the consequences to ending all government support in the mortgage market?
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January 30, 2011
Was the Financial Crisis Avoidable?
What does the partisan split on that question mean for preventing future economic disasters?
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December 7, 2010
Should Megabanks Be Broken Apart?
The top U.S. banks are bigger than ever. Do they pose a threat to the economy?
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July 15, 2010
Who Won Big in the Financial Bill
Auto dealers, lobbyists and big banks will be just fine under the new regulatory law.
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April 20, 2010
What’s Missing in the Financial Rules Bill?
Are the proposed regulations on banks too onerous or too lax?
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April 16, 2010
What Goldman’s Conduct Reveals
What does the S.E.C. lawsuit against Goldman Sachs say about deregulation of the financial industry?
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January 11, 2010
A New Tax on Banks and Bankers?
The consequences of taxing financial institutions to cut the deficit.
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October 22, 2009
The Fallout From Big Pay Cuts
Will the federal order to cut executive pay at bailed-out firms have long-term consequences?
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September 11, 2009
Why Wall Street Reforms Have Stalled
One year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, financial institutions continue to resist tougher regulations.
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September 8, 2009
The Debit Card: Trap or Sound Choice?
Should there be tighter regulation of debit cards and overdraft fees?
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July 16, 2009
When to Let a Bank Fail
Why do some lenders get a lifeline from the taxpayers and others like CIT don't?
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February 10, 2009
Geithner’s Multitrillion Dollar Bailout
Is Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's new bailout plan sufficient to shore up the financial system?
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January 22, 2009
Nationalizing the Bank Problem
Should the Obama administration move to nationalize lending institutions?
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