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Moody's mulls S&P downgrade
The credit rating agencies are on the verge of downgrading one another for the same reason. Moody's (MCO) said Friday it is considering downgrading the parent of its archrival, citing the legal...
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Two important ratios the new Basel guidelines ignored
By going soft on the ratios most important to the solvency of banks in a future crisis, Basel III took the easy route on banking reform By Eleanor Bloxham, contributor The new Basel III rules...
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Can Dodd-Frank stop the next crisis?
While many academic economists promote their pet theories on financial stability, the U.S. financial system continues to suffer on account of its monetary policy. And the Dodd-Frank Act is just...
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On the campaign trail, financial reform is taboo
Why Democrats have been told not to tout their votes for Wall Street reform, the party's only popular legislative achievement. by Tory Newmyer, writer To get a measure of just how toxic the political...
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A new day on Wall Street
Spencer Bachus will likely be the new Barney Frank. While Republicans won't be able accomplish much in this term, Wall Street will be relieved to finally be left alone. By Tory Newmyer, writer It's...
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Will 2011 bring hope for financial reform?
We didn't fix the major problems that led to the financial meltdown that produced the "Great Recession," obliterating millions of jobs and dreams. Will next year bring new hope for effective financial...
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Barney Frank takes on the Federal Reserve
The Massachusetts Congressman sounds off on financial reform, the Fed and -- surprise! -- Republicans FORTUNE -- U.S. Congressman Barney Frank took on Wall Street as one of the writers of the...
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The de-banking of America
Unpopular charges from big banks are driving customers into the arms of local banks and credit unions. By Charles P. Wallace, contributor Reform always brings unintended consequences, and Washington's...
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Mike Oxley on Sarbox: His one big regret
With the benefit of hindsight, the co-author of post-Enron's definitive financial reform has a change he wishes he could make. By Becky Quick, contributor FORTUNE — "No law is perfect." True words. But...
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Greedy bankers aren't to blame for ratings agencies' standards
The only real outcome of U.S. v Standard & Poor's is likely to be an industry-wide ban on putting anything in writing. By Moshe Silver, Hedgeye FORTUNE -- In December 2001, Richard Reid tried to...
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A new Glass-Steagall won't prevent another financial crisis
Is the Depression-era bank legislation the right solution for today's too-big-to-fail problems? FORTUNE -- When banks behave badly, leave it to the Glass-Steagall Act to save the day. Such has been the...
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Bank earnings have never been more complicated
Citigroup released a cumbersome, jargon-filled, 101-page earnings announcement. How can Washington possibly regulate entities like this? FORTUNE -- You would think that a well-researched and insightful...
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Banks win another reprieve from post-crisis regs
Regulators balk on a rule that was meant to insure sensible mortgage lending. FORTUNE -- Regulators have, once again, backed down on a piece of financial regulation put in place in the wake of the...
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Remembering the families at the center of the financial crisis
The plight of the Americans that were hurt most has been largely forgotten in the power politics that have overcome financial reform. By Sheila Bair FORTUNE -- I told myself I wasn't going to do a...
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By every measure, the big banks are bigger
Assets at the six largest U.S. banks are up 37% from five years ago. What happened? FORTUNE -- One third of all business loans this year were made by Bank of America. Wells Fargo funds nearly a quarter...
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4 reasons billions in fines can't stop Jamie Dimon's stock
Why haven't JPMorgan's legal issues done more to dent the stock? FORTUNE -- Call him the Teflon Dimon. On Thursday, the day after news broke that JPMorgan Chase may have to pay the government at least...
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J.P. Morgan's current woes may be the least of its problems
Unlike today's problems, tomorrow's headaches can't be cured by writing a few checks. FORTUNE -- People tend to spend way too much time worrying about what's in the headlines and not enough time...
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JPMorgan: We're prepared for $23 billion in legal bills
Did Jamie Dimon just make another mistake in JPMorgan's legal battles? FORTUNE -- On Friday, JPMorgan said that it had put aside $23 billion to cover future fines and legal bills. Even beyond the size,...
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JPMorgan's fine is bad news for BofA, Wells
With a reported $13 billion settlement, JPMorgan has put the rest of the banking industry at risk of further government attacks, and it has raised the bar for potential fines from the big banks. By...
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JPMorgan's $13 billion fine: Payoff, not extortion
Some are saying it was extortion. Others are saying it was unfair. But Jamie Dimon, the head of the U.S.'s largest bank, knows what he is doing. FORTUNE -- A lot of people are questioning whether...
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