The Federal Reserve's independence was central to a Senate Banking Committee hearing for nominees Judy Shelton and Christopher J. Waller.

President Donald Trump said he plans to nominate Judy Shelton and Christopher J. Waller to seats on the Federal Reserve board of governors.

Robert Jackson Jr., the senior Democrat at the SEC, is stepping down and returning to New York University School of Law.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren cautioned the Labor Department against issuing a "weak" fiduciary standard as the agency readies its proposed rule.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp picked financial executive Kelly Loeffler to fill the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring GOP Sen. Johnny Isakson.

The SECURE Act still has broad support, but the clock is ticking and an impeachment trial in the Senate could complicate matters.

Congress requested further study into how the Opportunity Zone program is managed and introduced bills to add parameters and transparency.

Labor Department ethics attorneys have given Secretary Eugene Scalia approval to participate in rule-making regarding a fiduciary standard.

U.S. regulators joined the Global Financial Innovation Network, an organization fostering cooperation among financial authorities worldwide.