Tag: Finance

The Obama administration and congressional liberals believe that conflicts of interest cost savers $17 billion annually, according to a figure calculated by President Obama's economic advisers that has become a source of controversy. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama investment rule could face legal, legislative threats

Joseph Lawler · April 11, 2016 4:01 am

Puerto Rico is facing a financial crisis. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo, File)

Report: Loans and most withdrawals stopped at Puerto Rico’s biggest bank

Kyle Feldscher · April 9, 2016 11:37 pm

A House panel attempted to explain the Labor Dept.'s new fiduciary rule by writing a Buzzfeed-like blog. (Giphy)

Congress turns to Seinfeld gifs to explain new Obama rule

Anna Giaritelli · April 7, 2016 10:48 pm

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says ruling in MetLife case leaves insurer "subject to even less oversight than before the financial crisis." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Lew says feds will prevail in MetLife case

Joseph Lawler · April 7, 2016 6:09 pm

Lisa Fairfax is the Democratic nominee to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Dems oppose Obama’s SEC nominee over political disclosure rule

Joseph Lawler · April 7, 2016 2:50 pm

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said that the revelation that hundreds of world leaders have been storing assets in offshore accounts shows the need for more relaxed banking laws. (David Rowland/SNPA via AP) NEW ZEALAND OUT

New Zealand PM: Panama Papers show need for relaxed banking laws

Rudy Takala · April 7, 2016 12:56 pm

Cynthia Martin, chief of staff to Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., shown here, refused to return the money that was accidentally deposited into her account. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Conyers’ chief of staff pleads guilty for odd banking crime

Anna Giaritelli · April 6, 2016 10:15 pm

Clinton slams Sanders: ‘I think he hasn’t done his homework’

Clinton slams Sanders: ‘I think he hasn’t done his homework’

Rudy Takala · April 6, 2016 1:30 pm

Rule meant to curb conflicts of interest in financial advising becomes final Wednesday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Obama administration finalizes rule that could reshape retirement planning

Joseph Lawler · April 6, 2016 10:00 am

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: Rich people problems

Washington Examiner · April 5, 2016 9:59 pm

Warren rips former Fed official

Warren rips former Fed official

Joseph Lawler · April 5, 2016 8:03 pm

Justice considering prosecutions over ‘Panama Papers’

Justice considering prosecutions over ‘Panama Papers’

Rudy Takala · April 4, 2016 8:51 pm