The Passing of a Pioneering Voice in Finance Barney Frank, the first openly gay member of Congress and a champion of Wall Street reform, has died at 86.
Tributes have poured in from across the political and financial spectrum, celebrating his trailblazing legacy as a champion of inclusivity and diversity in public service.
During his tenure as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee during the 2008 financial crisis, Frank played a pivotal role in shaping the Dodd Frank Act, a comprehensive overhaul of banking regulations aimed at preventing future catastrophes.