a shadow of what’s to come

Chris Wilson

Trump Order Targeting Dodd-Frank Reforms Is Largely Symbolic, Still Cause For Concern

This morning, President Trump began to fulfill his campaign promise to “get rid of Dodd-Frank,” putting his name to an executive order that directs federal regulators to revise the rules established by the 2010 financial reforms. While this latest directive from the Oval Office is largely symbolic and does little to change existing regulations, consumer advocates say there are still reasons to be concerned. [More]