Will 2019 bring long-awaited GSE reform?

12/28/18

After 10 years of conservatorship, the new year could finally usher in big steps toward housing finance reform.

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Waters calls on FEMA to continue offering flood insurance despite shutdown

12/27/18

Lawmakers and industry groups were caught off guard when FEMA said it wouldn't issue flood insurance policies during the government shutdown, despite an extension passed last week.

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Central bank digital currency might be fool’s gold

12/27/18

Despite some growing support for central banks issuing digital currencies, the practice raises important privacy concerns and questions about the structure of the banking system.

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Outlook 2019: Can regulators finish what they started?

12/26/18

From stress tests to tailoring the Dodd-Frank Act to the Volcker Rule, the banking agencies have a number of important proposals to finalize in the coming year. But there are several potential obstacles that could throw those plans off track.

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Advice for crypto firms on joining financial mainstream

12/26/18

More traditional players interested in creating a safer market for digital assets have issued a checklist that cryptocurrency firms can follow to build confidence among banks, consumers and regulators.

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OCC names Senate Banking lawyer its No. 2

12/26/18

Jonathan Gould, the committee's chief counsel, has been hired by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as senior deputy comptroller and chief counsel.

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FINRA fines Morgan Stanley $10M for anti-money-laundering failures

12/26/18

The alleged supervisory lapses occurred over a five-year period, according to the regulator.

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Trump voices confidence in Mnuchin, Fed amid drop in market

12/26/18

President Trump expressed confidence in the Treasury secretary, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy on Tuesday.

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CFPB once again enters new year with direction TBD

12/25/18

The biggest question is whether new CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger will deviate from the pro-industry policies of her predecessor, or bring continuity.

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Highlights and lowlights from banking in 2018

12/25/18

It was a year to remember for women executives at SunTrust and Amex’s new CEO, and one to forget for Wells Fargo and investors in bank stocks.

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