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

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The Trump administration’s campaign to force changes in how banks are supervised took a significant step forward today, as the FDIC met to consider two rule proposals that would rein in its own examiners. It remains to be seen whether the policy pronouncements from Washington will lead to lasting reforms in…