“The landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is meant to bring new stability to the financial system, but there’s not a lot of love for the legislation among local banks, financial experts and business leaders, who say the law will reduce access to credit.” Read more. “Experts fear financial reform law will…
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“The landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is meant to bring new stability to the financial system, but there’s not a lot of love for the legislation among local banks, financial experts and business leaders, who say the law will reduce access to credit.” Read more.
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