Archive - Capitol Account

Exit Interview: Erica Williams on Keeping the PCAOB `Empowered'

Also, stablecoin bill heads to the president's desk; Atkins previews exemptive relief for tokenized securities

22 hrs ago

Speaking Out: Barr Laments Fed's Regulatory Reversal

Also, Warren weighs in on Powell, Pulte and private investments in retirement accounts; banking agencies move to repeal Biden-era CRA update

Jul 16

FDIC Tiptoes into Debate Over Banking and Commerce

Also, Atkins ousts PCAOB chair; House Financial Services digs into Dodd-Frank (and crypto)

Jul 15

A Battle Over Tokenization Lands at the SEC

Also, bank regulators issue joint statement on crypto custody; trade groups press for FSOC designation changes

Jul 14

`An Entirely Made Up Concept.' A Historian Talks Agency Independence and Bank Supervision

Also, Hood wraps up at OCC; Pulte trolls Powell

Jul 11

Banks Cheer, Fed Splits on Plan to Revamp Supervisory Ratings

Also, OMB chief goes after Powell on headquarters renovation; Gould confirmed to lead OCC

Jul 10

Senate Hearing Suggests Tough Slog for Crypto Market Structure Bill

Also, Financial Services Forum's new president; FDIC to look at industrial loan company charters

Jul 9

Hill Expected to Get FDIC Chairman Nomination

Also, some banks are backing CFPB open banking rule

Jul 8

Will Stablecoin Bill Breach the Line Between Banking and Commerce?

Also, newly released SEC calendars shed light on Atkins' early meetings -- and Uyeda's broad discussions

Jul 7

IEX's Options Trading Plan Rekindles a `Flash Boys' Feud

Also, Pulte escalates war against Powell; Fed's top supervision staffer to exit at the end of July

Jul 2

Banks Aced the Stress Tests, but Uncertainty Looms as Fed Ponders Changes

Also, Scott touts spending bill's CFPB budget cap; new president at American Financial Services Association

Jul 1

June 2025

Fintech Makes the Case for CFPB Open Banking Rule

Also, Fromer leaving Financial Services Forum; Trump blames Biden regulators for debanking

Jun 30

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