Dodd-Frank

Yellen lends support to tweaking big-bank capital measure

07/12/17

Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen on Wednesday defended policies related to commercial banks in the face of GOP criticism while also pinpointing areas where the Fed is open to regulatory easing.

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Don't be fooled by big banks' stress test results

06/26/17

Though regulatory rigor has improved post-crisis, it would be hubris for the Fed to believe that it has found a magic formula that will predict with accuracy how any of the big banks will truly perform in the next downturn.

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White House seeking good listeners for top regulatory spots: Official

06/22/17

President Trump plans to tap nominees to head the independent financial regulators that will be more willing to listen to industry than past heads, a senior White House official said Thursday.

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Regulators find common ground with lawmakers on reg relief

06/22/17

Federal regulators supported several changes the banking industry has been seeking in an appearance before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, acknowledging the need to limit the Volcker Rule and better define systemically important banks.

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Small banks could be erased from mortgage market thanks to Choice Act

06/21/17

The Financial Choice Act contains many positive reforms for community banks, but a provision affording benefits for holding loans on balance sheet poses risk for small lenders.

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What next FDIC chair means for banks

06/20/17

Though James Clinger has been a top aide to House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling, observers said the FDIC chair nominee's views may differ.

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Dodd-Frank or the Choice Act? Take the best parts of both

06/16/17

While the bill recently passing the House is right to do away with overly burdensome regulations of Dodd-Frank, it is wrong to leave government without adequate tools to protect the financial system.

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Euro lending outpacing U.S.; JPM unfair to dads?

06/16/17

U.S. C&I loan growth has dropped below that of the eurozone for the first time in six years; bank employee says Chase discriminates against fathers when it comes to family leave.

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Lawmakers remain split as regional banks press for relief

06/15/17

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo sounded optimistic Thursday about reaching a bipartisan deal for regulatory relief, but a hearing once again emphasized the gulf between what lawmakers are likely to pass and what the industry is seeking.

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The Choice Act is not a community banking bill

06/15/17

The legislation passed by the House to roll back Obama-era regulations is being touted as vital for small banks, but the bill’s main beneficiaries are elite megabanks.

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