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No more leaning on reserves.
Bank reserves nearly exhausted; can't be used to boost profits. (WSJ)
Opposition split on Volcker Rule.
Signs of split among Volcker Rule's foes. (Reuters)
It's the opposition, stupid.
Geithner says Dodd-Frank opponents Add to uncertainty in financial markets. (Bloomberg)
World hates Volcker Rule.
Volcker Rule stirs up opposition overseas. (NYT/Dealbook)
Need better DFA impact study.
Exiting watchdog sees flaws in SEC's rulewriting. (Reuters)
Volcker casualty.
Citi to close prop trading desk. (NYT/DealBook)
Rules put banks on heels.
Banks warn rule change will hurt recovery. (FT)
Everything's OK.
Paper predicts the coming resolution of the European crisis. (Vox)
EU warns on Volcker.
EU Volcker Rule could discourage banks from trading European sovereign bonds. (WSJ)
It's complicated.
Trying to define the Volcker Rule is tough. (Politico)
Volker Rule changes must wait.
Congressman says Volcker Rule changes in congress will have to wait. (Bloomberg)
Bleak outlook for banks.
Banks face a perfect storm that is getting worse. (FT)
Obama plan to pay for refis.
Obama pushes proposal to streamline refinancing for homeowners. (Bloomberg)
Volckerization will hurt liquidity.
Securitized debt more at risk from Volcker Rule. (Bloomberg)
FINRA, SEC to get closer.
FINRA chief sees closer ties with SEC. (Reuters)
Germany, France for easier Basel III.
France and Germany are to call for a relaxation of global bank capital rules. (FT)
Leave MMFs alone.
Big business to SEC: Lay off money funds. (Investment)
Volcker Rule hurts options.
NYSE Executive: Volcker Rule poses threat to options markets. (WSJ)
Banks' Europe exposure hazy.
Picture incomplete on US bank exposure to Europe. (Reuters)
Moody's to cut banks.
Moody's warns it will likely cut big bank ratings. (Reuters)
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