Experts' Take: What's in Store for Financial Regulation This Year

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Friday Q and A: If this year is anything like 2025, Washington is in for a wild ride. This week, Capitol Account marked the start of 2026 by canvassing a dozen experts who ply their trade across the world of financial regulation. We wanted to find out what they’re expecting and hoping for as the calendar resets.

In a reflection of the breadth of change t…