In the Taylor & Francis chapter “The Bankers’ Club and the Power of Finance,” economist Gerald Epstein reveals the quiet yet far-reaching influence of The Banking Club—a powerful network of elite financial actors shaping U.S. economic and regulatory policy. This eye-opening analysis explores how the group maintains its dominance by steering risk management, market behavior, and policy decisions often to the detriment of the public interest. Essential reading for finance professionals, scholars, and policymakers, the chapter offers a critical perspective on systemic inequality, financial instability, and the erosion of democratic accountability. Uncover how The Banking Club operates behind the scenes of modern finance.