Risk-based capital

Fed curbs stress test requirement for most large banks

03/06/19

The central bank is limiting the use of its qualitative objection in this year’s stress tests, the agency announced Wednesday.

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Big-bank rule may have fueled December’s stock market rout

01/31/19

It’s possible the G-SIB surcharge, an additional capital charge on large banks, contributed to market volatility at the end of last year, argues Sen. Thom Tillis.

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'Welcome to the dark side': Comments of the week

12/21/18

Readers respond to one fintech startup's tough talk, debate failed plans to change the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's name, weigh reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act and more.

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NCUA accelerates plan to give credit unions more access to capital

12/18/18

The move is sure to draw criticism from bankers because it would allow credit unions to compete for backing from private investors.

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Why regulators need to take another look at bank capital

09/28/18

The banking agencies are right to review capital requirements for banks of all sizes to ensure the rules are efficient and clear.

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FDIC's Gruenberg reiterates opposition to capital rule changes

09/06/18

The former head of the agency said the proposed changes to the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio will make banks vulnerable to disruption and failure.

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Fed risks doubling down on flawed G-SIB surcharge

04/19/18

Two recent central bank proposals may exacerbate problems with the agency’s capital surcharge for big banks.

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Nashville's first post-crisis de novo effort meets capital requirement

04/18/18

Organizers of Studio Bank in Nashville have raised more than $40 million, satisfying the minimum amount set by regulators.

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BB&T to pay special dividend due to tax cut

02/23/18

Banks may start paying special dividends now that capital levels have improved.

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Behind Citi's plans to have it both ways on capital

01/16/18

Tax reform and other regulatory factors could allow Citigroup — and other banks — to maintain high capital levels and strong rewards for shareholders.

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