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The FHFA’s proposal is intended to strengthen Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but many experts warn that it could boost guarantee fees for lenders that they say may be passed on to borrowers.June 8
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Some observers wonder if proposed regulatory targets for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will stoke concerns about low shareholder returns. But others suggest those fears are unfounded.May 25
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The much-anticipated proposal, which would not go into effect until after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are privatized, reflects Director Mark Calabria’s aggressive efforts to get the companies on a strong financial footing.May 20
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The recent Dodd-Frank rollbacks for smaller banks could encourage risk-taking that leads to a systemic issue.January 28
Assistant ProfessorRoss School of Business
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to subject bank deals to greater public scrutiny should instead be addressed through reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act.December 18
Executive Director and Professor of LawGeorge Mason University's Scalia Law School, Program on Financial Regulation & Technology
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It's long past time for the National Credit Union Administration to implement a risk-based capital standard, and the recently approved delay could hurt more than it helps.December 17
Board memberNational Credit Union Administration
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The central bank gave the seven banks passing grades on their stress tests but said that they will need to start holding more high-quality capital to guard against a potential economic downturn.December 16
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The National Credit Union Administration board signed off on a controversial budget, and it delayed its risk-based capital rule to buy itself time amid complaints by bankers.December 12
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency is scrapping a capital proposal it released last year and will seek comments on a new plan in 2020.November 19
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And the government-sponsored enterprises could hold initial public offerings in 2021 or 2022 to ensure they hold adequate capital, FHFA Director Mark Calabria said.November 13
