Risk-based capital rule

The agency will once again tackle one of its most controversial subjects when it meets on Jan. 14 for an ambitious agenda on what could be Rodney Hood's final meeting as chairman.

The Federal Reserve could ease capital rules, foster the creation of special-purpose banks and take other steps to strengthen minority communities and businesses without legislation being sought in Congress — if it has the will to do so, experts say.

Some criticized the Fed’s decision to temporarily lift capital restrictions for megabanks, but the move will help ease the crisis.

Though the agenda is unclear, the National Credit Union Administration's board meeting could include the long-awaited credit union version of the Community Bank Leverage Ratio.

The recent Dodd-Frank rollbacks for smaller banks could encourage risk-taking that leads to a systemic issue.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to subject bank deals to greater public scrutiny should instead be addressed through reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act.

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.

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.

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.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is scrapping a capital proposal it released last year and will seek comments on a new plan in 2020.

Federal regulators should amend a capital buffer requirements for certain derivatives to avoid economic damage.

The revised trading rule is seen as a credit negative for the banking industry.

The chairman of the National Credit Union Administration gave CU Journal more details on the agency’s forthcoming rule providing guidance for credit unions purchasing banks.

As credit union leaders converge on Washington, here's a look at some of the biggest legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry – and what it might take to move the needle.

From regulatory reform to natural disasters and more, here's a look at Credit Union Journal's special report on what to expect for the second half of the year.

The Ohio Democrat praised Todd Harper, one of the regulator's newest board members, for his attempt to shift the agency's focus toward issues such as concentration risk.

The NCUA proposed Thursday to put off until 2022 implementation of a rule that would require larger credit unions to hold more risk-based capital.

The National Credit Union Administration's controversial risk-based capital proposal could see further delays or changes as thousands of industry professionals head to CU conferences across the country.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is planning on finalizing its proposed capital requirements for the government-sponsored enterprises this summer, the agency's acting director said Wednesday.

Community bankers and state regulators want the FDIC and other agencies to rethink their approach to a simplified capital ratio for smaller institutions.