Election 2020

The Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee called for a public credit reporting agency and for the Postal Service to offer financial services, among other proposals issued through a unity task force with Bernie Sanders. But analysts suggest the recommendations are more about electoral politics than pushing for real reforms.

A Democratic-led SEC could revisit Reg BI, advocacy groups and industry observers say.

The potential for higher taxes next year may accelerate deals.

MFA hired a former George W. Bush administration staffer to bolster its lobbying presence ahead of what promises to be a turbulent political year.

The panel has had 13 public meetings since the Massachusetts senator’s last appearance, in May.

Critical comments about Wall Street in the first debates signal an unfriendly political environment. Here are some leading candidates’ financial policy views.

For some, the Democratic senator is an acceptable alternative to candidates who trigger their most visceral objections.