Economy
President Trump Signs Historic Tax Bill
President Trump on Dec. 22 signed Congress’ historic tax reform package -- the most comprehensive rewrite of the tax code...
Agencies Announce Shared National Credit Definition Change
The federal banking agencies today announced an increase to the aggregate loan commitment threshold for inclusion in the Shared National...
Basel Committee Announces Technical Change to NSFR
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision today proposed technical changes to its framework for the Net Stable Funding Ratio, a...
Washington Bank to Hike Wages, Invest in Tech after Tax Reform Passage
Seattle-based Washington Federal has announced that it will increase wages for certain employees, make investments in technology and increase its...
Banks Announce Wage Hikes, Charitable Contributions after Tax Reform Bill Passes
As the tax bill successfully passed Congress today, several companies—including banks of all sizes—announced plans to increase employee compensation and...
ABA Recommends Changes to Agencies’ Regulatory Capital Simplification Proposal
ABA today offered feedback to the federal banking agencies on a recent proposed rule that would simplify the complex Basel...
Landmark Tax Reform Bill Clears Final Vote; Enactment Could Happen in 2018
The tax reform bill cleared its final procedural hurdle today as the House voted again to approve the measure, marking...
