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N.Y.'s Lawsky Shares Lessons on 'Pushing the Envelope' of Bank Regulation.

Authors :
Aspan, Maria
Source :
American Banker; 8/15/2013, Vol. 178 Issue 126, p17-17, 1p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article profiles Benjamin Lawsky, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS), and highlights his activism in bank regulation which has caused tension among regulatory agencies. The article notes Lawsky sent out subpoenas in August 2013 to technology companies requesting information about virtual currencies such as Bitcoin. It also notes Lawsky, a former basketball player, thinks of himself as a referee in financial companies' competitive games.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00027561
Volume :
178
Issue :
126
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Banker
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
89759224