Facing Collapse, Trump-Linked Bank Fought Regulators
Only months before its troubles, First Republic pressured bank overseers to preserve the status quo
Rebecca Burns
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LEVER WEEKLY: Too Small To Regulate, Now Too Big To Fail
Silicon Valley Bank shows how rules are instantly changed to protect the rich and powerful.
SVB Chief Pressed Lawmakers To Weaken Bank Risk Regs
Collapsed bank’s president told Congress “enhanced prudential standards” should be lifted “given the low risk profile of our activities.”
Campaign Cash Goes In, Late Fees Come Out
Republican lawmakers funded by the credit card industry are fighting to protect the excessive fees companies charge consumers.