Blockchain technology has significant impacts on financial services. U.S. regulation regards blockchain technology as a type of financial technology when it provides financial-related products or services, which belong to one of the most heavily regulated sectors of the economy. However,...

"The independence of the Federal Reserve is considered a cornerstone of its identity, crucial for keeping monetary policy decisions free of electoral politics. But do we really understand what is meant by "Federal Reserve independence"? Using scores of examples from the Fed's rich history, The...

In recent years, the Sarbanes-Oxley-Act has received international attention unlike few other laws. The rules presented in this act take influence on business practice and dominate the ongoing discussion on business constitution in the USA as well as in Europe. Christiane Strohm investigates the...