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The Fed hasn't been truly independent for 50 years, but the idea that it is keeps animating discussions about the central bank. True Fed independence will only arise under conditions of extensive reform.

October 13
5 Min Read
Federal Reserve
Multimedia
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Former City National CEO Kelly Coffey has a new venture in wealth management; Erin Siegfried is Northwest Bancshares' new chief legal counsel and corporate secretary; Flagstar Bank secures OCC approval to merge its holding company into the bank; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

October 10
1 Min Read
Bradley Leimer, Darrery Capital
Podcast
Former banker Bradley Leimer, now with Darrery Capital, advises financial institutions on AI projects, and shared some of his tips for achieving accurate results and a return on AI investments.
CBA appoints Tedesco as board chair

The Consumer Bankers Association elected Atlantic Union Bank's Maria Tedesco as its 2025 board chair; Banco Santander's Steffen Doyle is leaving the firm; Commerzbank's lawyers allege an ex-analyst made up sexual harassment claims against a colleague after he lost his job; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

October 3
1 Min Read

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