My longtime friend and colleague, Tom Vartanian, has published a new article in The Hill on the urgent need to impose meaningful federal regulation on the Crypto industry. He makes a compelling case for protecting the public from potentially significant losses in these volatile and risky instruments.
“How many more times will we be conned by crypto?” by Thomas Vartanian Read More »
I joined Schwab Network’s “Market on Close” to give my perspective on the Federal Reserve’s announcement yesterday that it would keep its key interest rate unchanged heading into 2024.
Schwab Network’s “Market on Close” on Federal Reserve Read More »
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is in the hotseat following the Wall Street Journal’s report of sexual harassment issues at the agency. Incidents of this nature tarnish the reputation of an agency that has brought so much comfort and financial security to the citizens of our great nation. The FDIC is a proud and extraordinary organization working
The FDIC Under a Microscope Read More »
I accepted the Philanthropy award on behalf of Sarasota Private Trust Company at Goodwill Manasota’s 2023 Community Ambassador of the Year Awards event.
Goodwill Manasota honors 2023 Community Ambassadors of the Year Read More »
My long-time friend, Alex Pollock, has written what might be the most timely and important of the many thoughtful pieces he has authored over a lifetime of great scholarship. The article addresses the issue of whether the Federal Reserve should be subject to Congressional oversight when setting interest rates and determining the supply of money.
“Reforming the Federal Reserve” by Alex Pollock Read More »
I joined the Federalist Society’s Regulatory Transparency Project for a panel discussion moderated by my good friend Alex Pollock.
I spoke with Zoe Sagalow at S&P Global Market Intelligence on the suspension of Toronto-Dominion Bank’s acquisiton of First Horizon Corp., explaining how these processes work from a regulatory perspective.
What led to the TD-First Horizon deal termination Read More »
Last Saturday Butch and his wonderful partner, Pam Clark, watched the Ohio State game together and had dinner. Some 12 hours later, Butch died in Pam’s arms. I don’t believe he could have ever scripted a better ending for his great life. I didn’t get to say goodbye, but I spoke with him by phone last Friday and texted him “Go Bucks” during Saturday’s game.
Remembering Charles Arthur (Butch) Isaac Read More »
Alex Pollock, who has devoted much of his lifetime to studying the financial world, has written two new articles about highly questionable monetary policy actions taken by the Federal Reserve in coordination with the US Treasury’s TARP bailout programs
“Lots of Red Ink at the Fed” by Alex Pollock Read More »
Larry Gordon and I sat down for a wide-ranging interview covering the banking and thrift crises from 1978 through 1992 when the FDIC dealt with thousands of deeply troubled banks and thrifts, some 3,000 of which failed, including many of the largest regional banks in the nation.
Bill Isaac – Financial Institutions in the Current Environment Read More »
