Fed’s Waller Pushes Back on Stablecoin Report Recommendations
Challenging a recent report from the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said at a...
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Banking, Consumer Groups Call for Oversight of NCUA
In a joint letter with the Independent Community Bankers of America and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition today, the American...
ABA, Banking Groups Express Opposition to Proposed SBA Direct Lending Program
The American Bankers Association and a coalition of financial trade groups expressed opposition to a proposed Small Business Administration direct...
National Study: Credit Unions Trail Banks in Customer Satisfaction
Credit unions fell behind banks in terms of customer satisfaction, according to the 2021 American Consumer Satisfaction Index released this...
OFR Flags Cyber Risk, Macroeconomic Uncertainty in Annual Report
The Treasury Department’s Office of Financial Research flagged cybersecurity and macroeconomic risk as top areas of concern as the cost...
Housing Starts Decrease in October
Housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.52 million in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau....
FHFA Sets 2022 Performance Goals for Fannie, Freddie
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today issued the metrics on which it will assess the 2022 performance of Fannie Mae,...
Banking Agencies Issue Report on Differences in Accounting, Capital Standards
The FDIC, OCC and Federal Reserve today issued an annual report outlining differences among the accounting and capital standards used...
Sixth Circuit Chosen to Hear Challenges to Vaccine Mandate
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals was chosen to hear the complaints filed by several governors and private entities challenging...
Basel Committee Issues Principles for Managing Climate-Related Financial Risks
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision today released outlined principles for the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks.
