Policy & Regulation

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Board Members Jonathan McKernan and Rohit Chopra agreed on the value of clearer bank-fintech guidance to enhance regulatory clarity, foster innovation and ensure fair competition in the financial services sector.

Washington policymakers are not adopting policies necessary to keep the U.S. on the cutting edge in payments. Fortunately, the dual banking system offers an alternative path forward.

The Federal Reserve's top regulator praised industry efforts to expand access to banking services, but warned about financial stability risks.

The Federal Reserve chair said there is a consensus within the central bank's board of governors for reproposing its capital rules, but notes that other agencies have not yet signed off on this approach.

The lead lawyer on the case that overturned the decades old doctrine penned an amicus brief arguing that the lower court ruling raises constitutional questions about the Federal Reserve.

The most important issue on voters' minds is inflation, and the inflation blame game has heated up with the upcoming presidential election. Putting politics aside, an objective economist would blame neither candidate, since the underlying cause of our inflation, like so many other problems today, was COVID-19.

The central bank also noted that the banking system is sound but faces several challenges. The report precedes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming appearances on Capitol Hill.

The fate of Capital One's acquisition of Discover should be determined based on its own merits and not be maligned for the foibles of other failed banks.

The OCC's new Vital Signs initiative gives bankers an important tool to help them assess the financial health and stability of their customers, and to help them build a strong foundation for the future.

Warren chided the Federal Reserve chairman for having multiple private meetings and talks with top executives — including 19 with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.