Regulatory reform

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Treasury Department will have to hand over more documents to investors of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac related to its profit sweep of the two government-sponsored enterprises.

President Trump's order to eliminate two regulations for every new one does not apply to financial institution regulators, but may affect banks and credit unions in other ways.

By cutting back on paperwork requirements and regulatory red tape, policymakers can unleash the power of community banks to spur lending and economic growth.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

With Republicans in control of Congress and the White House, smaller banks see a window of opportunity.

Bank customers will be able to check information on Mint, TurboTax and QuickBooks without sharing their JPM passwords; Treasury secretary nominee says regulation should account for bank "complexity and activity"

The first full week of the Trump administration includes a number of issues pertinent to CUs, including potential Senate votes on cabinet nominees.

The financial services industry has high hopes that President Trump will usher in a new era of less regulation and economic growth. Here are challenges his administration will face.

On earnings calls this week CEOs expressed optimism for increased loan demand, a softer tone from regulators, a higher SIFI threshold and, potentially, a surge of interest in health savings accounts.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary-designate Ben Carson is open to finding alternatives to the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, but believes there must be some government backstop to the housing market.