Topic: Dodd-Frank

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins to replace current SEC Chairman Gary Gensler after he leaves the position on Jan. 20.

Economists at a hearing Thursday promoted increased use of the Fed's discount window -- which helps commercial banks manage short-term liquidity needs -- to insulate the economy from risks of financial crisis.

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday introduced new protections for customers dealing with crypto assets.

The Federal Reserve and other financial agencies Thursday approved changes to the Volcker Rule, allowing banks to increase their investments in venture capital funds.

Congress will hold two key hearings Thursday on a Trump administration policy to deport ill migrant children and families and a semiannual report on consumer financial protection.

The U.S. agency that insures banks' cash reserves voted Tuesday to review an Obama-era rule enacted after the financial crisis to dissuade banking institutions from making risky investments that don't benefit customers.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposal Tuesday to set new rules to protect consumers from harassment by debt collectors.

House Democrats criticized changes the Trump administration has made to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and grilled its new chief on Capitol Hill.

Elizabeth Warren was elected to the Senate from Massachusetts aiming to take on corrupt systems that favor the wealthy. Now she's exploring a presidential run.

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Kathy Kraninger as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, taking over for Budget Director Mick Mulvaney.