Ex-Fed Governor Kugler Quit After More Trading Violations

BloombergSaturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:39:43 PM
Ex-Fed Governor Kugler Quit After More Trading Violations
Former Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler has resigned following Chair Jerome Powell's refusal to grant her a waiver concerning financial holdings that violated the central bank's ethics rules. This decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of trading practices within the Federal Reserve.
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