Policymaking

Nominated last week as FHA commissioner, Brian Montgomery would lead an agency with a much better delinquency rate, but face new challenges.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray allegedly misled Congress about the agency's investigation into Wells Fargo's illegal sales practices and may have rushed a settlement with the bank, according to a report by the GOP.

The House passed an appropriations bill that on the surface advanced key regulatory relief provisions sought by banks, but it could also open the door to higher examination fees, particularly for state-chartered banks.

Flush with cash, many commercial firms are also opting to pay down debt rather than take on new loans, and those seeking financing aren’t always turning to banks to meet their needs.

Brad Conner, the incoming chairman of the Consumer Bankers Association, says the government's record as a direct student lender leaves much to be desired.

Parents of IBs are exempt from bank holding company supervision by the central bank, but that is a strength, not a weakness.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon predicted Tuesday that the market for bitcoin is on the verge of crashing, saying it was even worse than the infamous Dutch Tulip bubble.

A New Jersey politician has downplayed his Goldman Sachs career. The move shows that bankers have a ways to go rebuilding credibility with voters, though factors such as party affiliation, location and the type of banking career also matter.

Serving on multiple boards while holding full-time executive positions weakens a director’s ability to fulfill the governance demands at complex institutions.

Neglecting to appoint a full-time director could shortchange efforts to improve the bureau’s transparency and undertake other needed reforms.