Federal Reserve set to make up to $600 billion available to eligible small and mid-sized businesses.
On April 9, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve) announced details regarding the...more
The three US federal banking agencies continue to take additional steps to promote the functioning of the financial system in the face of the pandemic.
The three US federal banking agencies - the Board of Governors of the...more
4/10/2020
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The three US federal banking agencies have taken additional steps to enable the financial system to continue functioning during the pandemic.
The three US federal banking agencies — the Board of Governors of the Federal...more
3/25/2020
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The three US federal banking agencies have taken steps to enable the financial system to continue functioning during the pandemic.
During the course of this week, the three US federal banking agencies — the Board of...more
3/20/2020
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US lawmakers urge FSOC to designate cloud-based storage systems used by major banks as systemically important financial market utilities.
In an August 22, 2019, letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, in his...more
9/5/2019
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Rule G-20
Two recent developments involving the Volcker Rule have significant implications for financial regulation in both the US and internationally.
Update 1: Temporary Relief for Certain Foreign Funds -
On July 21, 2017, the...more
If adopted, the Proposed Rule would have a significant impact on compensation practices at covered institutions.
On April 21, 2016, the National Credit Union Administration (the NCUA) issued a proposed rule regarding...more
5/5/2016
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Vesting
The Federal Reserve today extended the Volcker Rule conformance period for legacy covered funds from July 21, 2015 to July 21, 2016, and also granted a further one year extension until July 21, 2017.
At 3 pm today...more
As the first of their kind, the proposed regulations may add legitimacy to virtual currencies, but the new regulatory regime could stifle innovation and development.
On July 23, 2014, the New York State Department of...more