Jelena McWilliams

After others have hinted the three bank regulators may part ways on a Community Reinvestment Act proposal, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told lawmakers a “common answer” is the ideal outcome.

The three federal bank regulators usually try to issue rules jointly, but Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting on Tuesday pointed to areas where the agencies may move on separate paths.

Many in the industry have cheered regulators’ interest in improving the supervisory rating system, but they may shy from commenting publicly about their experiences in a confidential process.

A proposal to revise how the agency calculates the restrictions for less than well-capitalized banks relies on faulty methodology and ignores competition from fintechs and credit unions, according to the industry.

Regulators globally are using "tech sprints" to test new anti-money-laundering solutions. More can be done, but it's a good start.

It's time to establish a fintech commission.

Regulators globally are using "tech sprints" to test new anti-money-laundering solutions. More can be done, but it's a good start.

It's time to establish a fintech commission.

The Rakuten application has opened another front in the battle over nonfinancial companies' ownership of banks.

The chairman acknowledged the timetable is "ambitious."

The two agencies requested comment on the scorecard regulators use to assess a bank's overall health as some question whether ratings are consistently applied.

Readers cast doubts on regulatory attempts to jointly revamp the Community Reinvestment Act, react to Democrats berating the CFPB head, an upcoming House hearing with Facebook's CEO and more.

The three federal bank regulators often say they want to work together to reform the Community Reinvestment Act. But once again, a senior official has raised the possibility the agencies will move separately.

Executives sent a letter to the federal banking regulators last month expressing concern that an alternative to the London interbank offered rate could limit credit availability.

All personnel will qualify for up to six weeks of paid leave following the birth, adoption, or foster-care placement of a child in their home, the agency said.

Even with the FDIC actively encouraging groups to start banks, challenges like raising capital and low interest rates make it tough.

FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams reaches out to tech pros to bring fresh ideas to the agency.

Readers react to a regulator's promise to reduce regulation that hinders innovation, Sen. Elizabeth Warren's plan to impose heavier taxes on lobbying groups, Freddie Mac's exploration into AI and more.

Jelena McWilliams told community bankers that policymakers should be a resource for banks trying to adopt new technology.

Jelena McWilliams knows the value of the FDIC’s role in a way most other Americans do not. Now she's in charge as it grapples with difficult questions and sets out to reshape the industry.