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What is jawboning, explained

Fintech Beat

Fintech Beat takes a look at what jawboning means to the financial technology industry. (Nathan Ouellette/CQ Roll Call)
Fintech Beat takes a look at what jawboning means to the financial technology industry. (Nathan Ouellette/CQ Roll Call)

The act of regulation through informal methods such as speeches and letters — also known as jawboning — is used often in creating policy. Chris Brummer explains why it’s of particular importance to financial technology regulation.

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