On the recordJuly 17, 2013
We are working hard with our colleagues to put the Volcker rule into place, and that will restrict proprietary trading.
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congress.govWe are working hard with our colleagues to put the Volcker rule into place, and that will restrict proprietary trading.
Bernanke mentions efforts to implement the Volcker rule to limit risky trading by banks.
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