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Deena Zaidi

Deena Zaidi is based in Seattle and contributes analytical articles to various financial websites. She also writes a blog, Financial Keyhole. Follow her on Twitter: @deenazaidi.

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Dec 10, 2017
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News Analysis
Economy & Labor

Will a Reactionary Electoral Wave Across Europe Gain Traction With Trump in the White House?

European nations have seen a rise of populist parties. Along with protectionism, these parties hold a collective admiration for Trump.
by
Deena Zaidi,
Speakout
February 22, 2017
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Op-Ed
Economy & Labor

Two Laws to Be Repealed, but Are the Replacements Strong?

The Trump administration will need a strong replacement for the Dodd-Frank Act and Obamacare.
by
Deena Zaidi,
Speakout
January 19, 2017
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Op-Ed
Economy & Labor

Wells Fargo’s Predatory Practices Are More Than Petty Frauds

Senior banking executives must be held liable and prosecuted for the frauds that occur under their watch.
by
Deena Zaidi,
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September 25, 2016
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News Analysis
Economy & Labor

Do Huge Campaign Contributions Underline the Power of the Elite?

The financial sector has contributed as much as $637u00a0million in 2016 to candidates, candidate committees and outside spending groups.
by
Deena Zaidi,
Speakout
August 25, 2016
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News Analysis
Economy & Labor

The Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Deal That Sanders, Clinton and Trump All Oppose

Presidential candidates Sanders, Clinton and Trump all see the TPP as a bad trade deal.
by
Deena Zaidi,
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July 8, 2016
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News Analysis
Economy & Labor

Three Reasons Why “Too-Big-to-Fail” Banks Need to Be Broken Up

Major banks are too risky and too politically powerful to be held accountable.
by
Deena Zaidi,
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April 23, 2016
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News Analysis
Economy & Labor

The Indisputable Role of Credit Ratings Agencies in the 2008 Collapse, and Why Nothing Has Changed

The role of credit ratings agencies during the financial crisis, and today, remains highly criticized and mostly unaccountable.
by
Deena Zaidi,
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March 19, 2016
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News Analysis
Economy & Labor

Why the Next President Must Reform Wall Street

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ financial reform agenda is a concern to some of the most powerful on Wall Street.
by
Deena Zaidi,
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March 1, 2016
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News Analysis

The Rise of Shadow Banks and the Repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act

Unlike traditional commercial banks, shadow banks are unregulated and not subject to traditional banking regulations.
by
Deena Zaidi,
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January 13, 2016
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News Analysis
Economy & Labor

Five Scandals That Show Why We Need Structural Reform in the Banking Industry

From money laundering to foreign exchange rigging, criminal violations at the world’s leading banks have resulted in huge costs.
by
Deena Zaidi,
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December 5, 2015
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