Articles Tagged With 'Federal Reserve'
In HBO’s ‘Too Big to Fail,’ the Heroes Are Really Zeroes
Watch carefully, and you'll see how the three men who saved the world—Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, NY Fed's Timothy Geithner, and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson—get it wrong again and again and again.
Who’s on Treasury Sec. Geithner’s Calendar? Search for Yourself
A searchable, easy-to-browse look at the Treasury Secretary’s calendar during the height of financial reform.
Treasury’s ‘Point Man’ on AIG Bailout That Benefited Goldman, Owned Goldman Stock
According to the New York Times, the Treasury's 'point man' on the AIG bailout, which resulted in billions of dollars for Goldman, also owned stock in Goldman.
Greenspan’s Fed Didn’t Focus on Enforcement
At a hearing before the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, Alan Greenspan defends the Federal Reserve against blame.
Data Show Bank Regulator Goes Easy on Enforcement
A report focuses on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and its enforcement history.
Greenspan: Not My Fault
Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan acknowledges that the Fed did little to rein in the systemic risks banks were taking, but also said that the Fed couldn't have prevented the recession even it had acted. Most forecasting models are broken, he said.
Disclosure Rules on Stimulus Lobbying Produce Few Actual Disclosures
Despite billions of dollars going out, federal agencies are reporting few contacts from lobbyists.
Fed Loses Suit Over Lending Programs’ Transparency
A judge orders the Federal Reserve to release information about the loans it has made to banks during the financial crisis.
Revelations About Fed’s BofA Deal Continue
The chairman of the Federal Reserve testifies about disagreements involving the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.
Banks Target Proposed Consumer Protection Agency
The administration introduces its new financial regulatory system, and the banking industry doesn't like it.
