Capital

Loans, deposits soared in March, but banks' health is weakening: Fed

05/08/20

The Federal Reserve also said in a supervisory report released Friday that it would conduct stress tests this quarter as planned, taking into account sudden deterioration in the economy brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Louisiana group applies to form Native American bank

05/08/20

Organizers representing five tribes aim to create a financial institution to serve their members.

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New York mutual plans second-step conversion

05/06/20

Seneca-Cayuga Bancorp's capital levels have fallen steadily since peaking in 2013.

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Associated to sell insurance business for $265 million

05/04/20

The Wisconsin regional said the funds will support loan growth, create an added capital buffer and support its dividend policy.

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Proposed Tennessee de novo gets conditional regulatory approval

05/01/20

Organizers of Rockpoint Bank still need to raise $30 million before opening.

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Fed stress tests will incorporate 'current events,' Quarles says

04/13/20

The agency's top supervisory official said the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review will proceed on schedule, and signaled that the Fed will look at how institutions are responding to fallout from the coronavirus.

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Organizers plan women-owned bank in Houston

04/03/20

The proposed Agility Bank would rely heavily on digital offerings. It is pursing a national charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

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Dodd-Frank didn’t build stress testing for coronavirus

04/03/20

Requiring banks to test themselves is likely to be a waste of time in the current crisis, says a former Senate Banking counsel.

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Big banks get Fed's blessing to extend leverage amid market stress

04/02/20

The change — effective immediately — will reduce capital demands by about 2% overall, the Fed estimated, and will be open for a 45-day comment period.

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North Carolina investment group buying Tennessee bank

03/30/20

The acquirer had pursued a de novo strategy in its home state but was unable to raise enough capital.

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