Dodd-Frank

FDIC holds line on bank fees despite sharp deposit growth

09/15/20

The agency’s insurance fund dipped below its statutory minimum last quarter thanks to the rapid rise in deposits, but officials say it should bounce back without a hike in premiums.

[more]

CFPB to release outline on small-business data rule

09/14/20

The bureau will detail how it will implement a Dodd-Frank Act provision requiring the agency to collect information on small-business lending in order to identify discrimination.

[more]

FDIC to discuss fund restoration plan next week

09/09/20

A pandemic-driven surge in bank deposits helped drive the agency's insurance reserves below their statutory minimum.

[more]

PPP lenders nearing $10B asset mark fear regulatory nightmare

09/03/20

Several community banks are warning Congress that their participation in the Paycheck Protection Program could cause them to cross a threshold that may lead to, among other things, supervision by the CFPB and a cap on interchange fees.

[more]

Will pandemic compel Congress to ease bank capital requirements?

08/03/20

Lawmakers don't appear ready to relax requirements yet, but they may do so in future legislation in hopes of spurring more bank lending.

[more]

CFPB chief welcomes GOP focus on restructuring of agency

07/30/20

Kathy Kraninger told the House Financial Services Committee that she supports proposed action to revamp the bureau's leadership framework following a major Supreme Court decision.

[more]

Fed's Powell makes case why Congress should relax bank capital rule

07/29/20

As Senate Republicans consider a new coronavirus relief package, the Federal Reserve chairman said easing the so-called Collins amendment would help financial institutions support the economy.

[more]

CFPB to propose rules for how companies access customer data

07/24/20

The agency plans to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking dealing with efforts by fintechs and data aggregators to leverage a consumer's bank account information.

[more]

Obama touts Dodd-Frank's staying power

07/21/20

Commemorating the law's anniversary, the ex-president, joined by former Sen. Chris Dodd and Rep. Barney Frank, said years of tenacious GOP opposition did little to change the post-crisis regulatory regime.

[more]

No bank should be paying dividends right now

07/14/20

The Fed’s recent action capping dividend payments might prove inadequate once the coronavirus crisis really hits banks’ capital.

[more]