Archive - Capitol Account

Securities Traders are Upbeat as They Prepare to Gather in Washington

Also, a revised bipartisan deposit insurance bill splits the banking industry

22 hrs ago

The Fed Hosts a Showcase for Community Bankers, but the Treasury Chief Takes Charge

Also, fintech open banking proponents train their ire at banks

Oct 9

A Dispute Over State Oversight Stokes the Stablecoin War

Also, Barr warns community banks about Fed's deregulatory efforts

Oct 8

FDIC Moves to Refocus Bank Examinations

Also, SEC chief gives hedge funds something to cheer about; McKernan confirmed, Atkins re-upped for a full term

Oct 7

A Beleaguered PCAOB Confronts a Legal Challenge to its Disciplinary System

Also, Pulte quickly gets on board with Trump's demand to boost housing; OCC takes steps to ease regulatory burdens for small banks

Oct 6

A Fintech Veteran Makes the Case for Open Banking

Also, next week's events

Oct 3

CFPB Plan to Ease Supervision Sparks Bank Resistance

Also, NCUA chief ups the ante on regulation by enforcement; FDIC to meet next week; Consumer Bankers Association elects new board chair

Oct 2

Nomination Whipsaw: Continuity at FDIC, Chaos at CFTC

Also, how the shutdown is impacting financial regulators; House Republicans want more details on Gensler's missing texts; CME's Duffy doesn't like being…

Oct 1

September 2025

SEC Moves to Cut CAT Costs, as Atkins Promises Fix is `Just a Start'

Also, SEC greenlights state trust companies to custody crypto; MFA has ideas for regulatory 'harmonization'

Sep 30

SEC and CFTC Tout the End of Turf Battles, but Challenges Loom

Also, crypto industry hits back at banks' stablecoin concerns; SEC order paves way for mutual funds to offer ETF share class

Sep 29

A Trade Group for Alternative Assets Looks to Meet the Moment

Also, administration dismisses Fed independence arguments in Cook case; Senate Democrats demand Pulte's texts and emails; SEC wants to know if its rules…

Sep 26

Bowman Says Fed Moving Ahead on Basel, Supervisory Ratings

Also, Goldman CEO carefully weighs in on financial regulation; Atkins details `spring cleaning' of disclosure; ex-Fed chairs and Treasury secretaries…

Sep 25

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