Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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The head of the U.S. central bank said its emergency credit programs were not designed to prop businesses up over the long term.
May 13 -
The head of the Senate panel overseeing Federal Reserve and Treasury Department efforts to boost the U.S. economy urged the agencies to remember their disclosure requirements.
April 17 -
Both Democrats and Republicans aired concerns about controversial statements made by Judy Shelton on monetary policy, deposit insurance and other issues, raising doubts about her confirmation.
February 13 -
To guard against headwinds in the agricultural sector, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. recommended that institutions consider the “overall financial status” of farm loan borrowers.
January 28 - LIBOR
Regulators' oversight of the industry's switch to a new interest rate benchmark is expected to intensify as a key deadline approaches.
December 29 -
Now is not the time for the government to cut Federal Housing Administration premiums and enter new segments of the housing market.
December 27 -
The agency’s semiannual report warned institutions to be mindful of operational risks from the innovation in core banking systems, and detailed supervisory steps to monitor the adoption of a new reference rate.
December 9 -
Unlike previous central bank chiefs, Powell’s chances of being renominated by either the current president or many of the Democratic contenders are slim.
November 10 -
Concerns over banks’ level of preparation have led to worries about disruptions in the lending market, and some financial institutions warn that a new interest rate benchmark could cause lenders to pull back on credit.
October 27 -
Executives sent a letter to the federal banking regulators last month expressing concern that an alternative to the London interbank offered rate could limit credit availability.
October 16 -
The Federal Housing Administration chief has already been serving as the acting deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
October 8 -
The event is the bureau's second in a series on consumer protection policy. The first dealt with the agency's authority to penalize firms for unfair, deceptive or abusive acts and practices.
September 6 -
Sheila Bair, who holds board seats at several other organizations, will sit on Fannie's compensation, corporate governance and risk policy committees.
August 21 -
The Federal Housing Administration is aiming to limit the share of borrowers who have been withdrawing money from the value of their homes.
August 1 -
The Democratic presidential candidate argued in a blog post that the U.S. could avoid a recession by canceling most student debt and authorizing regulators to more aggressively monitor leveraged lending.
July 22 -
There are clear actions that regulators at the CFPB, SEC and FHFA can take to help attract investors into the housing market, argues former FHFA Director Ed DeMarco.
June 14 -
Lawmakers waded into a growing debate about the threat posed by corporate credit risk.
June 4 -
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has named three senior advisers for policy, economics and communications.
May 13 -
The bureau should adopt a clear, consistent framework for determining civil money penalties against financial firms.
April 16 -
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.
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