Tim Geithner Ignores Volcker Rule, Touts 'Financial Innovation'

Tim Geithner Ignores Volcker Rule, Touts 'Financial Innovation'

Amazingly, Mr. Geithner made no reference to the Volcker Rule, either explicitly or even implicitly -- despite the centrality of this idea to the recent debate. It appears to be nowhere at all in his list of priorities (or on the to-do list of Michael Barr, the responsible assistant secretary, who gave a follow-up speech on Wednesday). He is apparently signaling to all the regulators involved that this is not a top priority for the administration and -- presumably -- they should toe this line if they would like to be reappointed.

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