Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
OCC chief resigns immediately after finalising controversial regulation
FDIC abandons support at final hour after facing strong criticism from Democratic senators
US regulators offer more guidance on loan restructurings
Any modified loans remain eligible collateral for discount window, Fed says
Central banks activate contingency plans amid Covid-19 pandemic
Rotating and remote team working aims to reduce contagion risk
US regulators propose third Volcker rule revision
Banks could soon regain permission to invest in speculative funds, but one official dissents
Brainard lending proposal gets boost in Congressional hearing
Participants applaud Fed proposal, while strongly criticising plan by OCC’s Otting
Fed’s Brainard criticises other US regulators over lending proposals
Fed governor warns proposed reforms from FDIC and OCC could harm poorer areas
Brainard hits back again at ‘tailoring’ regulations
Resolution plan changes and potential loosening of swap margins leave the system less safe, Fed governor warns
FSB looking into regulations applicable to stablecoins
Stablecoins may be small now, but there’s “no doubt” they pose regulatory challenges, FSB chair says
Fed lifts thresholds for ‘interlocking’ bank directors
Move will make it easier for small banks to find qualified directors, central bank says
FDIC chair says US community banks must upgrade technology
“Banks, if you do not innovate, you will lose in the long run,” Jelena McWilliams warns
Kansas Fed’s George defends proposed instant payments system
Former FDIC head Bair warns current payment systems could fail “catastrophically”
FDIC could reduce resolution costs by 17% – Bank of Canada paper
Eliminating uncertainty over auction process could reduce multiple bidding, researchers say
Fed demands further analysis on HSBC resolution plan
Fed also questions six other large banks on assumptions made in plans, letters reveal
US regulators loosen Volcker Rule for small banks
Regulators resist political pressure to reduce regulation on larger banks’ investments
US bank supervisor creates new division for largest banks
New FDIC division offers simplified structure that fosters greater collaboration, chairman says
Fed eases regulatory burden for small US banks
Rule change introduces streamlined reports for banks with assets of $1 billion to $5 billion
US agencies move to protect swaps after week of Brexit chaos
Legacy swaps can be transferred without facing onerous requirements, Fed says; week of parliamentary wrangling produces little progress on a final agreement
Fed official suggests reforms to tackle ‘credit deserts’
Brainard advocates greater geographical flexibility in banks’ obligations; FDIC chair appears to agree
Interview: Sheila Bair on US regulatory reform and rollback since 2008
Crisis-era FDIC chair “saddened” by former Fed chairs’ focus on bailout powers
Leverage increasing among large shared loans in US, regulators warn
Fed, FDIC and OCC say lenders are relying on borrowers’ “savings and synergies”
Yellen ‘greatly concerned’ over regulation reversals
Fed unveils proposal for relaxing stress test requirements
US regulators find ‘shortcomings’ in foreign bank living wills
Banks will have to correct the problems when they next file a resolution plan
Fed plans further cuts to regulation for community banks – Quarles
Further regulatory easing announced alongside greater stress test transparency plans
US regulatory sanctions lead to banks cutting credit costs – Finnish paper
Sanctioned banks cut loan costs by 22bp on average, researchers find