FDIC’s Hoenig Adds Weight to Tailored Regulatory Approach
FDIC Vice Chairman Thomas Hoenig today became the latest regulator to emphasize the need to tailor regulations to suit banks’...
Policy
ABA, Groups: Data Security Bill Draft Falls Short
Draft legislation on data security being considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee falls short of adequate consumer protections,...
ABA Welcomes Congressional Actions on Cybersecurity
ABA is strongly encouraging Congress to move ahead with bills that will enhance America’s cybersecurity.
This Week: Hearings on Reg Burden, Ex-Im, Housing
Congress returns today from its spring recess and its week ahead includes two hearings on regulatory burden.
Basel Committee Drops ‘Credit Spread Risk’ Plan
The Basel Committee has reportedly dropped its plan for a new capital requirement for “credit spread risk” on loans, bonds...
Fed Adopts ABA-Advocated Rule Expanding Small Bank Relief
The Federal Reserve yesterday adopted a final rule that expands the regulatory relief provided by its small bank holding company...
Fed Declines Basel III Fix for Sub S Banks
Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen yesterday responded to a letter several House members sent last fall urging regulators to resolve...
ABA: Use ANPRs to Better Inform International Standard Setting
The banking agencies should use an advance notice of proposed rulemaking process to formally solicit public and congressional input prior...
ABA to Fed: Basis for G-SIB Capital Surcharge Is Unclear
The Federal Reserve should withdraw its proposed capital surcharge for the largest U.S.-based global systemically important banks, ABA said in...
Keating Reviews ABA Summit Highlights for Bank CEOs
The banking industry is already seeing positive results from ABA’s Government Relations Summit last week, ABA President and CEO Frank...
