SEC probes into the bond market were prompted in part by lopsided growth since 2008; the two largest firms now manage $3 trillion in bonds.

Business contingency plans aren't just for disasters. Performance contingency plans should become a routine feature of the corporate budgeting process.

Reduction in money to be set aside against swaps trade is victory for banks.

Policymakers worry the market is overreacting to its interest-rate projections.