Randal Quarles

Bitcoin nosedive continues; nearly 30 large banks sign UN ethics code

11/27/18

Miners of the digital currency are losing interest, which could lead to more price declines; scandal-scarred banks among those that endorse Principles for Responsible Banking.

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FSB names Fed’s Quarles as next chairman

11/26/18

The choice appears to reaffirm U.S. regulators' commitment to the international standards-setting body.

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Fed's Quarles in line to lead global regulator

11/19/18

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman for Banking Supervision Randal Quarles is expected to succeed Bank of England Governor Mark Carney as chairman of the Financial Stability Board, a key global financial regulator, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Next on banks' reg relief wish list: More consistent exams

11/19/18

Regulators have made progress on revising stress tests, the Volcker Rule and other post-crisis measures. But some worry examiners still have too much latitude to punish banks for trivial matters.

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Quarles gets earful (again) on Fed's reg relief efforts

11/15/18

In his second straight day of congressional testimony, the central bank’s top regulatory official was put on the defensive about a pending proposal to relieve regional banks from the toughest supervisory requirements.

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Dems' grilling of Fed's Quarles a preview of what could come

11/14/18

On the verge of controlling the Financial Services Committee, House Democrats criticized proposed changes to the Federal Reserve Board's post-crisis supervision program.

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Fed to delay new big-bank capital measure until 2020: Quarles

11/09/18

The central bank's top regulator said public comments about the new tool, used to gauge capital strength during stress tests, will likely result in changes before it is adopted.

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Fed unveils overhaul of large-bank supervision

10/31/18

In a highly anticipated proposal, the central bank outlined a new approach for its post-crisis supervisory program that divides banks into different tiers based on size.

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Congressional Black Caucus members urge Fed action on faster payments

10/30/18

In a letter Monday to Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell, the four House Democrats argued that the nation’s aging payments system is contributing to economic inequality.

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4 questions ahead of Fed proposal to overhaul regional bank rules

10/29/18

The Federal Reserve Board’s meeting to discuss supervisory standards for midsize institutions will be closely watched by regulatory relief advocates and those who want the Fed to maintain its firm hand.

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