ABA Data Bank: Wall Street “fear gauge” near pre-pandemic lows
Is the Volatility Index still relevant as a fear gauge? Despite market uncertainty, the index remains historically low.
Newsbytes
FFIEC announces changes to Uniform Bank Performance Report
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council member agencies are making several changes to the Uniform Bank Performance Report on or shortly...
Agencies extend applicability date of certain Community Reinvestment Act rule provisions
Banking agencies jointly issued an interim final rule that extends the applicability date of certain provisions in the Community Reinvestment...
Fed’s Barr says ‘broad’ changes coming to Basel III capital proposal
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman for Supervision Michael Barr said that regulators expect “broad and material” changes are coming to the...
First Independence Bank’s Kelly named MBA Banker of the Year
The Michigan Bankers Association recently named Kenneth Kelly, chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank, as the recipient of the...
Bank survey: Family-owned businesses more optimistic in 2024
Family-owned businesses have grown increasingly optimistic regarding their strength and are focused on recruiting and retaining employees, according to a...
ABA, associations oppose bill to expand the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
ABA joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and 13 other trade associations in opposing legislation that would make it more...
Existing home sales increased 9.5% in February
Existing-home sales surged 9.5% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million, according to the National Association...
ABA: Farm bank lending increased to $110 billion in 2023
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023 and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7% to $110.0 billion, according to...
FDIC proposes to expand criteria for bank merger evaluations
The FDIC will pursue potential changes to how the agency will evaluate bank merger applications, including broadening the number of...
