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Interview: Paul Volcker on why U.S. presidents still call on the former Fed chief
Kai Ryssdal Oct 15, 2012
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker and his biographer Bill Silber sit down for an interview on the economy, financial regulation, and why U.S. presidents still call on the former Fed chief.
Time to bring back Glass-Steagall?
Robert Reich May 16, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says the Volcker Rule is not strong enough to prevent JPMorgan Chase-style loss.
JPMorgan takes a $2 billion fall
Mitchell Hartman May 11, 2012
Huge trading losses by America's biggest bank strengthen advocates of the Volcker Rule and tougher bank regulation.
How big of a deal is JPMorgan's loss?
Jeremy Hobson May 11, 2012
Economist Chris Low discusses the impact of JPMorgan's $2 billion loss and whether we should be concerned that it could happen at other banks.
Explaining proprietary trading and its risks
Paddy Hirsch Feb 23, 2012
Prop trading, as it’s called on Wall Street, is the target of the Volcker Rule, a centerpiece of the Dodd-Frank financial reform act. Marketplace’s Paddy Hirsch explains what proprietary trading is, and why it’s potentially dangerous for our savings and the financial system.
Volcker Rule aims for fewer risks in the market
Heidi N. Moore Feb 14, 2012
There's renewed debate today about the so-called "Volcker Rule." It's part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform passed two years ago. Basically, the Volcker Rule says banks should take fewer risks in the market.
Key financial reform gets push back
Heidi N. Moore Feb 14, 2012
The Volcker Rule aims to prevent banks from betting their own money. Banks and foreign governments say could hurt markets more than it helps.
Why mere mortals should know the name 'Volcker'
David Brancaccio Feb 13, 2012
Former Fed chairman Paul Volcker is weighing in on the rule that bears his name. The banks are paying attention; you should, too.
The Problems with the Volcker Rule
Stan Alcorn Dec 22, 2011
In Washington, a piece of the financial reform law that was passed last year is having a tough time getting implemented. It's called the Volcker...
Help Write the Rules for Bank Gambling
Stan Alcorn Dec 22, 2011
Our big bank regulators have a couple of questions for you. Actually, make that 394 questions....
