Tim Johnson

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  Senate Banking Chief Johnson Announces Retirement

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  March 26, 2013

  Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, announced Tuesday that he would not run for re-election when his term ends in 2014.

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  Financial Crisis’s Pricetag Could Top $10 Trillion: GAO

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  February 15, 2013

  Losses incurred by the financial crisis of 2007-'09 could exceed $10 trillion, and the effects could linger for years to come, according to a just-released report by the Government Accountability Office.

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  After Obama Victory, How the New Government Is Shaping Up for Advisors: Updated

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  November 7, 2012

  Some notable newcomers—Elizabeth Warren, for one—join Congress, which remains divided between the two parties as fiscal cliff, tax issues come to fore of national agenda. FPA and FSI's leaders and lobbyists weigh in on what's next.

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  The Election and Advisors: FPA’s Dan Barry Reports, and Predicts

  By Dan Barry, FPA  |  October 25, 2012

  Looking at next year’s advocacy agenda for FPA, much depends on the election and who is placed in key positions. A rundown of the big issues for planners, and what different election scenarios mean for those issues.

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  How the Election Will Shape Regulatory Policies for Advisors

  By David Tittsworth, IAA  |  September 20, 2012

  The president appoints the people who will make the most important decisions on regulatory policy that affect your profession. First up on our list of potential changes: Treasury.

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  11 Key Congressional Committees for Advisors to Worry About

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  September 20, 2012

  As the election approaches, not just the White House and Congress are in play, but also control of congressional committees important to advisors and others in the financial services sector.

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  CFPB Rolls Out Financial Aid Shopping Sheet as Student Debt Tops $1 Trillion

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  July 25, 2012

  As outstanding student loan debt has surpassed the debt consumers hold in credit cards and car loans, the CFPB has just completed a form colleges can use to break down costs and payment options.

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  Q2 Earnings Kickoff: JPMorgan Down, Wells Fargo Up and Markets Heave Sigh of Relief

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  July 13, 2012

  Friday the 13th was lucky for JPMorgan and Wells Fargo as both banks’ stocks rose higher despite dark news that preceded their Q2 earnings reports.

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  SEC’s Schapiro: Money-Market Funds’ Stable NAV Is a ‘Fiction’

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  June 21, 2012

  SEC Chairwoman Mary Schapiro reiterated to senators Thursday that further reforms to money-market funds are necessary, saying the funds still “pose a significant risk” to the nation’s economy.

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  JPMorgan’s Dimon to Senators: $2 Billion Loss ‘Isolated Event’

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  June 13, 2012

  “In hindsight,” JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, “traders did not have the requisite understanding of the risks they took.”