Cox describes "serious shortcomings" of Fitch Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's rating of residential mortgage-backed securities.
UBS has announced plans to expand into the Middle East's largest market after receiving authorization to set up operations in Saudi Arabia.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac saw their shares drop by as much as 30% yesterday as investors lost confidence in the two government-sponsored mortgage companies.
The FHA is sharpening its focus on mortgage borrowers without traditional credit scores.
The Federal Reserve Board and the SEC laid out how they will jointly supervise investment banks and large dealers.
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