Regulation

Richard Fredricks, a bank examiner at the FDIC in Nebraska, used his time at an ABA conference to encourage executives at farm bank to remain vigilant policing loans and to learn from the experiences of commercial lenders.

The central bank's senior officer loan survey shows that while U.S. banks have made loans to European banks or their affiliates, their exposure appears relatively low.

The Supreme Court said Monday it will take up a case to decide whether an individual may allege discrimination under the Fair Housing Act based solely on the impact of a policy, rather than the intent.

A collection of distinct industry associations claim to speak for large banks on policy issues, in addition to each bank's individual efforts. But could a more focused effort help their message?

LAS VEGAS–It may be too early to tally the numbers from new, lower debit-interchange rates that took effect Oct. 1, but three of the nation’s largest merchants already are sending signals that the new debit-pricing structure is unlikely to boost their bottom lines.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has balked at extending the termination date for a three-way deal at the heart of Washington Mutual Inc.'s Chapter 11 plan, company attorney Brian Rosen said Monday.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Monday announced that it will give a financial firm a heads-up when it finds that the company has violated consumer protection laws.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. may be on the cusp of getting Federal Reserve oversight under a proposal by regulators that also increases the chances that American International Group Inc. and MetLife Inc. will receive heightened scrutiny.

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday defended its proposed $285 million settlement of fraud charges against Citigroup Inc. over a mortgage-bond deal.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. plays a far more active role in the last days of banks than it cares to let on, explains Washington correspondent Joe Adler.