Archive - Capitol Account

Atkins Calls for `Targeted' SEC Reorganization, Reassures Employees

Also, stablecoin bill runs aground in Senate; OCC sets new merger policy

5 hrs ago

Bessent Spars With Democrats, Offers Regulatory Nuggets at House Hearing

Also, Powell indicates Fed's climate work is over; OCC weighs in on crypto custody; CFPB backs off BNPL rule

May 7

Theatrics Mar Crypto Market Structure Bill Rollout

Also, Bessent jabbed for elitism at appropriations hearing; Bowman clears Senate Banking

May 6

CFPB Chaos Envelops Open Banking Rule

Also, GOP lawmakers pressure Atkins on delisting Chinese stocks; House Financial Services Democrats plan crypto hearing protest

May 5

MFA's Advocacy Chief on the New `Brightness' in Washington

Also, CDFI fund drastically cut in Trump's budget

May 2

Fired NCUA Board Member Warns Credit Unions are in `Perilous Place' on Tax Exemption

Also, ICI's Pan pushes for more retail investors in private markets; Pulte's interviews; Schwab touts National Investing Day

May 1

April 2025

House Republicans Plot Big Regulatory Changes in Budget Bill

Also, Citadel Securities lays out SEC policy priorities

Apr 30

Bank Rules, Proxy Advisors and Trump: Lawmakers Can't Find Comity at House Hearings

Also, Williams ramps up defense of PCAOB; CFPB legal saga keeps rolling; Justice Department backs Finra at high court

Apr 29

The Fight Over the PCAOB's Future Begins

Also, CFPB funding targeted by House Republicans as court saga continues to unfold; ousted NCUA board members sue

Apr 28

Kalshi's CEO on Washington's Battle Over Prediction Markets

Also, in his first public appearance as SEC chairman, Atkins weighs in on crypto, staff departures and the agency's independence

Apr 25

Capital One-Discover Approval Offers `Pale Green Light' for Bank Mergers

Also, CFTC's Pham wholeheartedly backs IG report; Fed and FDIC withdraw crypto guidance

Apr 24

Financial Firms Flood Atkins With Policy Pleas

Also, fired Democrats make the case for independent agencies; Durbin's retirement resonates with bank lobby

Apr 23

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