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Brendan Pedersen

Financial Services Reporter
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Brendan has covered the politics and influence of the financial services sector since 2018. Before launching Punchbowl News’ first policy vertical, The Vault, Brendan covered financial regulation and politics at the American Banker. Prior to that, he worked for Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, NBC News Chicago and Business Den in Colorado. Brendan has a three-legged cat named Eugene, so if you’re ever trying to get ahold of him, just ask for a picture.

Latest from Brendan Pedersen

Big bank CEOs to crash crypto talks
Three CEOs representing the nation’s largest banks will meet with senators of both parties this week to discuss crypto market structure legislation.
The Vault Finance + Economy
CFPB funding crisis picks up Hill traction
The slow demise of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is continuing apace.
The Vault The Vault
Hassett in the hot seat? Not for Senate GOP
Kevin Hassett appears to be a leading contender to succeed Jay Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve.
The Vault The Vault
Asked and answered: Brown Bag Lunch
ROAD is a big bill with several dozen discrete parts, and the 2025 version came together without much input from the House.
Washington
Kennedy now bullish(ish) on crypto
The Senate Banking Committee’s top Republican detractor of crypto market structure legislation started singing a sunnier tune this week.
The Vault Finance + Economy
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