The Federal Reserve hasn’t been truly independent for 50 years
The Fed hasn’t been truly independent for 50 years, but the idea that it is keeps animating discussions…
Crypto as collateral will bring digital assets into the mainstream
A recent Federal Reserve ruling makes it possible for banks to accept cryptocurrency as collateral for private transactions.…
FHFA formally exits global climate finance coalition
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which regulates the government-sponsored mortgage investors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, in…
Federal Reserve nominees should all be asked these 25 questions
As President Trump moves to increase his control over the Federal Reserve, Ken Thomas poses a set of…
Fed sanctions Wyoming bank employee for embezzlement
The Federal Reserve has banned a former employee of a Wyoming bank from the banking industry for embezzling…
SLR proposal gives GSIBs a capital break, keeps Treasuries
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors during a meeting. From left, Govs. Adriana Kugler, Christopher Waller, Vice Chair…
Bowman sworn in as Fed vice chair for supervision
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell, left, swears in Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman, right. Federal…
US banks need to be taking trade war risks much more seriously
The probability of a trade war-induced recession is unclear and fluctuates almost daily. However, the possibility is real…
Federal Reserve ends enforcement action vs. Illinois bank
The Federal Reserve has ended an enforcement action against a small Illinois bank and its holding company. The…
Golden parachute? Ex-Wells Fargo exec sues Fed over pay
The former head of anti-money-laundering compliance at Wells Fargo is suing the Federal Reserve after the central bank…
FDIC drops pre-approval for banks’ crypto activities
Banks no longer need pre-approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to engage in crypto-related activities, the latest…
Trump’s crypto push changes the game for banks
President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to usher in an era of deregulation has been music to many bankers’ ears…