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Monday, May 14, 2012

Planet Money

The 'Whale Sized' Loophole In A New Finance Rule

It's a hedge!

May 14, 2012 A new rule is supposed to ban banks from making speculative bets. But JPMorgan's $2 billion trading loss illustrates the challenge of putting the rule into effect.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Planet Money

Is The Joyride On Wall Street Really Over?

May 25, 2010 "When this bill becomes law, the joyride on Wall Street will come to a screeching halt," Harry Reid said last week, after the Senate passed its big finance reform bill.

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Planet Money

Gambling with House Money

banks awaiting the latest regulations from the white house

January 22, 2010 We take a closer look at proprietary trading, since we may never hear from it again if new rules from the Obama administration take effect.

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Morning Report: The 'Volcker Rule' Raises Hackles

January 22, 2010 The proposal will put limits on the size of banks, and also prohibit commercial banks from engaging in one of the activities they love—and Volcker hates—most: proprietary trading.

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