Regulatory reform

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The changes mandated by the recent regulatory relief law would narrow the definition of "high-volatility commercial real estate" exposures that get a higher risk weight.

In its proposed “disclosure sandbox,” the bureau has eased restrictions on firms seeking a safe harbor from liability.

The tightening of Senate races in Republican strongholds has raised the prospects of Democrats having even more influence on regulatory appointments and the legislative agenda.

The House Financial Services Committee has steadily passed regulatory reform legislation this year. But any measure faces a stiffer challenge in the upper chamber.

The proposal, required by the regulatory relief package that Congress passed in May, would exempt the healthiest banks from having to count reciprocal deposits as brokered deposits.

The House Financial Services Committee has steadily passed regulatory reform legislation this year. But any measure faces a stiffer challenge in the upper chamber.

Dodd-Frank authorized the council to designate specific nonbanks for tougher supervision, but the Trump administration has signaled support for "activities-based" designations.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a proposal Wednesday that would require mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to align their policies on cash flows for current mortgage-backed securities, and eventually for a uniform security when it is implemented next year.

The Senate Banking Committee said it is postponing a hearing on the implementation of regulatory relief for "logistical reasons."