The new accounting standard won’t make community institutions safer, though implementation is proving burdensome and could restrict access to credit, argues Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer. ... Read full article
Problems with the new accounting standard could be solved by modifying how reserves are calculated so that changes are more in line with industry growth. ... Read full article
The Financial Accounting Standards Board is requiring all companies to record leases for property and equipment on their balance sheets. Here’s how that revision could affect banks’ loan decisions — and their own capital ratios. ... Read full article
The Financial Accounting Standards Board is considering a plan to have banks break out charge-offs and recoveries on a year-by-year basis. Bankers fear new systems would be needed to comply. ... Read full article
The Bank Policy Institute said the Current Expected Credit Loss model is a “sea change” from how banks have traditionally set aside reserves. ... Read full article
Malvern Bancorp’s restatement of nearly four years of results worked out in its favor, but it had to acknowledge — and explain — the reason: Outside accountants spotted a problem in its financial-reporting controls. ... Read full article
Powell downplayed fears about subprime auto lending, saying he aims to improve Santander Consumer's compliance culture, beef up customer services and expand its relationship with Chrysler Capital. ... Read full article
