http://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/sec-stretched-thin-by-new-rules/32569/Agency will meet its deadlines under financial regulatory reform law, but faces resource constraints, leader says.Bill SwindellTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/sec-stretched-thin-by-new-rules/32569/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/07/some-names-to-lead-consumer-bureau-start-to-circulate/31923/Harvard University law professor Elizabeth Warren appears to be the frontrunner.Bill SwindellThu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/07/some-names-to-lead-consumer-bureau-start-to-circulate/31923/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/04/senator-stands-firm-on-consumer-protection-bureau/31424/Proposed agency is an obstacle in gaining enough Republican votes to pass a bill overhauling the financial regulatory system.Bill SwindellFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/04/senator-stands-firm-on-consumer-protection-bureau/31424/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/treasury-chief-federal-role-in-housing-agencies-will-change/31120/Fannie and Freddie cannot continue their existing hybrid structure, says Geithner.Bill SwindellTue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/treasury-chief-federal-role-in-housing-agencies-will-change/31120/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/lawmaker-pitches-consumer-financial-protection-agency-counteroffer/30953/Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., calls for a new division housed within FDIC to strengthen financial regulation.Bill SwindellMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/lawmaker-pitches-consumer-financial-protection-agency-counteroffer/30953/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/house-chairman-sees-wholesale-overhaul-of-gses/30713/Financial Services chairman reiterates need to abolish public-private structure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Bill SwindellFri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/house-chairman-sees-wholesale-overhaul-of-gses/30713/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/professor-launches-fight-to-save-consumer-protection-agency/30684/The agency won't reach its full potential if it's placed under another department such as Treasury, advocate says.Bill SwindellTue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/professor-launches-fight-to-save-consumer-protection-agency/30684/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/industry-resists-proposal-for-single-banking-regulator/30612/Senator wants to combine the duties of four agencies into one oversight body.Bill SwindellTue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/industry-resists-proposal-for-single-banking-regulator/30612/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/12/house-passes-massive-financial-regulatory-overhaul/30515/The legislation creates a new consumer protection agency to guard against abusive and unfair home mortgages, credit cards and auto loans.Bill SwindellFri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/12/house-passes-massive-financial-regulatory-overhaul/30515/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/house-panel-oks-consumer-protection-agency/30182/Move is a victory for the Obama administration in its push to revamp the financial regulatory system and a defeat for the banking lobby.Bill SwindellThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/house-panel-oks-consumer-protection-agency/30182/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/sec-commodity-futures-trading-commission-issue-oversight-recommendations/30149/The report calls on Congress clarify each agency's authority over products exempted by the other.Jerry Hagstrom and Bill SwindellFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/10/sec-commodity-futures-trading-commission-issue-oversight-recommendations/30149/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/treasury-pushes-for-resolution-authority/30036/Obama administration ramps up effort to pass legislation to revamp the nation's financial regulatory system.Bill SwindellTue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/treasury-pushes-for-resolution-authority/30036/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/house-lawmakers-discourage-extension-of-bank-bailout/30014/In letter to Treasury chief, members pan program for poor oversight and use of funds outside their original purpose.Bill SwindellFri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/house-lawmakers-discourage-extension-of-bank-bailout/30014/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/white-house-stepping-up-defense-of-consumer-agency/29983/The strategy is a reverse of the path the administration has taken on the healthcare debate, where it allowed Congress to dictate the details and stayed out of the fight until late in the process.Bill SwindellTue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/white-house-stepping-up-defense-of-consumer-agency/29983/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/treasury-chief-signals-administration-will-renew-tarp-program/29926/Officials fear a lack of liquidity could stall economic recovery.Bill SwindellFri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/09/treasury-chief-signals-administration-will-renew-tarp-program/29926/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/08/overhaul-opponents-highlight-turf-battles/29748/Bank regulators oppose proposal to create a new agency overseeing the rule-writing, examination and enforcement of financial products.Bill SwindellThu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/08/overhaul-opponents-highlight-turf-battles/29748/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2009/07/consumer-protection-agency-plan-questioned/29518/Proposal's backers say new agency would beef up protections for consumers without getting too much in the way of the FTC.Bill SwindellWed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2009/07/consumer-protection-agency-plan-questioned/29518/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/administration-pitches-consumer-protection-overhaul/29474/New agency would have the power to impose fines and refer for criminal prosecution those engaging in unfair, deceptive or abusive acts.Bill SwindellTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/administration-pitches-consumer-protection-overhaul/29474/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/facing-skeptics-treasury-chief-defends-regulatory-overhaul/29395/GOP critics say the Federal Reserve is not equipped to act as a super-regulator.Bill SwindellThu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/facing-skeptics-treasury-chief-defends-regulatory-overhaul/29395/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/lawmaker-pushes-insurance-office-as-part-of-financial-regulatory-overhaul/29375/Proposed office would establish federal policy on international insurance matters and advise the Treasury chief on major domestic and international issues.Bill SwindellTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/lawmaker-pushes-insurance-office-as-part-of-financial-regulatory-overhaul/29375/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/sec-official-sees-logic-and-efficiency-with-merger/29283/Market watchdog would work together well with Commodity Futures Trading Commission even without merger, chair says.Bill SwindellTue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/06/sec-official-sees-logic-and-efficiency-with-merger/29283/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/panel-says-fed-should-monitor-systemic-risk/29230/Group favors that approach over one where federal regulators would share duties through a council.Bill SwindellTue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/05/panel-says-fed-should-monitor-systemic-risk/29230/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/witnesses-call-for-new-financial-risk-regulator/28814/Treasury chief says entity would fill "a significant void" in the current system.Bill SwindellTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/03/witnesses-call-for-new-financial-risk-regulator/28814/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/02/oversight-board-treasury-overpaid-78-billion-for-bank-stocks/28509/Official faults former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson for using a uniform standard in pricing stocks across the board, rather than pricing for risk according to each institution.Bill SwindellThu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/02/oversight-board-treasury-overpaid-78-billion-for-bank-stocks/28509/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/02/witness-to-describe-secs-abject-failure-in-madoff-case/28495/Boston-based investor turned fraud investigator says he tried to alert agency officials to the Ponzi scheme.Bill SwindellWed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/02/witness-to-describe-secs-abject-failure-in-madoff-case/28495/Oversight