Regulatory reform

Under a new policy, a company subject to a civil investigative demand will learn from the agency about what conduct the probe is targeting and what legal provisions the firm may have violated.

Following the Federal Reserve Board, the FDIC signed off on proposed measures to ease resolution planning requirements and tailor supervisory standards for foreign banking companies operating in the U.S.

The administration’s move seems aimed at cutting down on regulation. But broader reviews by the White House under the Congressional Review Act could hinder rules the industry supports.

Despite consensus that regulators should ease so-called “living will” requirements by some degree, critics charge that a proposal by the Fed and FDIC could undo gains in making large banks easier to resolve.

The new head of the agency regulating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be at the forefront of reforming the housing finance system.

A key question is whether the agency will restrict the ability of firms to track down delinquent borrowers with emails and text messages, which weren't in use when current regulations were adopted.

A bipartisan proposal would allow for the removal of the FHFA director if the agency approves CEO salary increases at Fannie and Freddie beyond $600,000.

In a roundtable discussion, the heads of four banks called on Congress to move on CRA modernization and address the cannabis conundrum, while dismissing arguments that midsize banks need to merge to stay competitive.

The Trump administration directed independent agencies to submit their pending guidance for review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, a novel procedural hurdle that could slow down policy changes.

Regulators and lawmakers go to great lengths to avoid using the term for reforms in the Trump era, but its meaning is consistent with recent steps to revise and clarify the post-crisis regime.

The regulatory relief bill passed last year eliminated mandatory stress tests for dozens of regional and midsize banks, yet many banks continue running internal tests anyway. Here’s why.

Clayton is the latest to raise concerns about bank loans to highly indebted companies; Wells Fargo’s performance took a hit with its reputation.

B. Riley FBR initiated equity coverage of the mortgage giant, citing housing finance reform proposals that could result in Fannie and Freddie Mac being released from conservatorship.

The Federal Reserve Board unveiled a host of proposed changes to tailor U.S. supervision of foreign firms, as well as a proposal easing “living will” requirements for both domestic and overseas banks.

Readers react to Sen. Elizabeth Warren's "too big to jail" bill, respond to legislation prohibiting banks from denying service to gun dealers, consider the impact of housing finance reform on small lenders and more.

The CEO of the nation's largest bank urged policymakers to ease capital rules for banks and tackle inefficiencies in the housing markets, while offering bold ideas of his own on education and health care.

The administration official will serve a five-year term as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's chief regulator.

A broad bill that amends the Controlled Substances Act to formally recognize state laws legalizing marijuana has the support of the financial services industry.

After a brief delay, the agency’s acting director signed off on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributing to the National Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund.

Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York signaled which legislative provisions Democratic leaders would accept in a bipartisan housing finance package.