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The Federal Reserve's “midcycle” assessment — conducted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic — said the path of the economic recovery is still uncertain even though the banks that were evaluated maintained adequate capital levels under hypothetical scenarios.December 18
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As with most things related to 2020, COVID-19 will be a deciding factor as the Federal Reserve considers whether banks are able to increase their dividends or resume share buybacks.December 16
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The central bank issued a proposal aligning recent stress testing changes with supervisory standards that are tailored to an institution's size and complexity.September 30
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The Federal Reserve will continue its ban on share repurchases for banks with more than $100 billion of assets into the fourth quarter and will cap dividend payments using a formula based on recent income.September 30
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The agency has scheduled an extra assessment of institutions' strength to incorporate more recent economic data during the pandemic.September 17
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The agencies completed steps to ease a community bank capital measure temporarily and to delay a new credit-loss accounting standard.August 26
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With big banks largely shunning the program, small banks see an opening to grab more market share in commercial lending.August 19
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The Fed’s recent action capping dividend payments might prove inadequate once the coronavirus crisis really hits banks’ capital.July 14Research ScholarYale School of Management
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As PPP enters forgiveness phase, some banks see outsourcing as best move; after the Fed’s stress tests, Wells Fargo to cut dividend while other big banks boost capital buffer; Supreme Court strikes down CFPB leadership structure; and more from this week’s most-read stories.July 2
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While elevated loan-loss provisions are expected to eat into all banks’ earnings, midsize banks could suffer more than their big-bank rivals because they have fewer revenue drivers. Meanwhile, investors will be watching closely for any signs of dividend cuts stemming from the Federal Reserve’s caps on payouts.July 2