GSE reform

Warren, Tillis look to enforce GSE salary caps

04/12/19

A bipartisan proposal would allow for the removal of the FHFA director if the agency approves CEO salary increases at Fannie and Freddie beyond $600,000.

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Moynihan's call for unity, CFPB payday revamp, Morgan Stanley's AI strategy: Top stories of the week

04/05/19

'There is no division in our industry': BofA's Moynihan says; why CFPB's payday revamp is an even bigger deal than you think; Morgan Stanley's new data strategy for higher quality AI; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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‘Straight out of the Reign of Terror’: Comments of the week

04/05/19

Readers react to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's "too big to jail" bill, respond to legislation prohibiting banks from denying service to gun dealers, consider the impact of housing finance reform on small lenders and more.

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Senate confirms Mark Calabria as head of FHFA

04/04/19

The administration official will serve a five-year term as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's chief regulator.

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FHFA’s Otting authorizes GSE affordable housing payments

04/03/19

After a brief delay, the agency’s acting director signed off on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributing to the National Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund.

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House Democrat moves goalposts for GSE reform

04/02/19

Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York signaled which legislative provisions Democratic leaders would accept in a bipartisan housing finance package.

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Marcus product chief leaves; BBVA unveils loan tied to digital milestones

04/02/19

The executive is leaving after two years of coast-to-coast commuting; the interest rate on the loan declines as the borrower achieves technology goals.

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USB's mobile app, BofA and Wells cool on blockchain, GSEs too big: Top stories of the week

03/29/19

Under the hood of U.S. Bank's new mobile app; BofA, Wells Fargo sour on blockchain; are Fannie and Freddie too big?; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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GSE capital rule expected this summer: FHFA's Otting

03/28/19

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is planning on finalizing its proposed capital requirements for the government-sponsored enterprises this summer, the agency's acting director said Wednesday.

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Noose tightens on Swedbank; Barclays investment bank chief quits

03/28/19

Swedbank fires its CEO as New York State DFS probes alleged money laundering; the underperforming unit will be overseen by CEO Jes Staley.

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