An effort by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to examine membership rules for the Federal Home Loan Bank System is reigniting an argument over whether to allow more nonbanks in or impose tougher barriers. ... Read full article
The agency plans to conduct a review of how it regulates the 11 Federal Home Loan banks amid concerns that some companies are inappropriately seeking a back door into the Home Loan Bank System. ... Read full article
Payment industry mega-mergers continue with $21.5B deal; the cryptocurrency is up 140% this year, including 70% this month. ... Read full article
The unique approach Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are each taking with their credit-risk transfer products is quickly becoming a key point of differentiation that's rekindling competition between the government-sponsored enterprises. ... Read full article
A former Federal Home Loan bank president argues that the system should limit its exposure to risky nonbanks. ... Read full article
A bill to allow captive insurance companies to be reinstated as members of the Federal Home Loan Bank System appears to be dividing the FHLB community. ... Read full article
Three senators have unveiled a bill that would allow captive insurance companies to regain full membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank System. ... Read full article
