Senate Banking Committee

• Too-Big-to-Fail Bill Pitched as Fix for Dodd-Frank’s Flaws

  By Cheyenne Hopkins, Bloomberg  |  April 25, 2013

  Sens. Brown and Vitter propose 15% capital requirement for megabanks.

• SEC’s Schapiro Joins Promontory

  By Jesse Hamilton, Bloomberg  |  April 2, 2013

  Firm’s roster includes many ex-regulators.

• Swaps D-Day to Trim Dealer Profits

  By Matthew Leising and Silla Brush, Bloomberg  |  March 11, 2013

  Move to clearinghouses means dealers have to post collateral.

• TAG Extension Faces Opposition in House

  By Cheyenne Hopkins, Bloomberg  |  December 12, 2012

  Community bankers expect the Senate to pass a two-year extension; Obama supports measure.

• Dodd-Frank Fixes Get Wary Reception From Law’s Backers

  By Cheyenne Hopkins, Bloomberg  |  December 10, 2012

  Legislators who had called for repeal are now focused on technical corrections.

• New Money Fund Rules Won't Hurt Debt Issuers, Study Says

  By Christopher Condon, Bloomberg  |  December 7, 2012

  SEC report argues that non-financial companies don't rely heavily on funds, while financial firms can find other funding.

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  Unlimited FDIC Coverage Could Be Extended

  By George Yacik  |  November 30, 2012

  Reid proposes two more years for Transaction Account Guarantee program.

• Elizabeth Warren: She’s Baaaaaack

  By Cheyenne Hopkins and Carter Dougherty, Bloomberg  |  November 8, 2012

  Consumer advocate returns to Washington with new powers as senator.

• Midsize Banks Split From Wall Street Agenda

  By Carter Dougherty and Cheyenne Hopkins, Bloomberg  |  November 2, 2012

  Regional banks like U.S. Bancorp and SunTrust Banks set up their own lobbying shops.

• Massachusetts Regulator Subpoenaed Facebook Banks

  By Linda Sandler and Laura Marcinek, Bloomberg  |  October 29, 2012

  Securities division looks at role of underwriters, securities analysts in IPO.