Risk management

Big-bank capital buffer has advantages in current market: Fed's Brainard

12/07/18

The senior central bank official signaled interest in deploying the countercyclical capital tool for the first time as corporate bond risks build.

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Financial firms to further increase cybersecurity spending

12/03/18

U.S. banks and other financial firms are projecting higher spending on cybersecurity as they face bigger threats and more attacks.

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Corporate debt credit standards 'deteriorating,' Fed warns

11/28/18

The amount of debt owed by businesses and the valuations of corporations are elevated, creating a growing source of concern, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

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Midterm fallout, Synchrony's Walmart fight, Waters' banking agenda: Top stories of the week

11/09/18

What the Democrats' House takeover means for banks; Synchrony has a lot to lose in fight with Walmart; should industry fear Waters-led banking panel?; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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Fintechs interested in OCC charter despite lawsuits: Otting

11/07/18

The head of the agency developing the special-purpose federal license said the process is moving forward “independent” of legal challenges mounted by state regulators.

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Fed revises supervisory rating system for large banks

11/02/18

The final rule aligns ratings with a supervisory program the Fed established in 2012 to emphasize capital, liquidity, and governance and controls.

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How risk-sharing deals are renewing the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rivalry

11/02/18

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.

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What’s keeping chief risk officers up at night

11/02/18

Heightened competition from nonbanks, the rise of populism and the uncertainty surrounding Libor’s demise are just some of the short- and long-term threats facing big banks, risk executives say.

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SunTrust promotes Ellen Koebler to chief risk officer

11/01/18

Koebler, the bank's head of consumer lending, will replace Jerome Lienhard, who is retiring.

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How Freddie Mac's preparing for day it might enter private sector

10/31/18

When the mortgage giant will be released from government control is anyone's guess, but the company's third-quarter report shows signs of an easier transition.

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