Financial Institutions, Administrative Appointments, Banks

Jonathan Gould confirmed as Comptroller of the Currency

Ballard Spahr LLP on 7/15/2025

The Senate has confirmed Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency. Gould, who served as Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel at the OCC during President Trump’s first term, was confirmed 50-45. Every Democrat...more

Fed appoints Michael Horowitz to serve as OIG for Fed and CFPB

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 6/16/2025

On June 6, the Fed appointed Michael E. Horowitz to lead the OIG for the Fed effective June 30. By statute, the Fed’s OIG also serves as Inspector General for the CFPB. The OIG’s mandate includes making recommendations to...more

Pledging ‘Accountability,’ Biden’s FDIC Pick Faces Senate Test

Troutman Pepper Locke on 7/29/2024

Alexandra Barrage, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Corporate Practice Group, was quoted in the July 10, 2024 Law360 article, “Pledging ‘Accountability,’ Biden’s FDIC Pick Faces Senate Test.”...more

CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/22/2015

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and...more

Former CFPB Deputy Director joins Eastern Bank

Ballard Spahr LLP on 8/13/2015

The American Banker reported earlier this week that Steven Antonakes, the former CFPB Deputy Director, has joined Eastern Bank in Boston as a senior vice president and chief compliance officer. According to the article, the...more

Financial Institutions › Administrative Appointments › Banks

Jonathan Gould confirmed as Comptroller of the Currency

Fed appoints Michael Horowitz to serve as OIG for Fed and CFPB

Pledging ‘Accountability,’ Biden’s FDIC Pick Faces Senate Test

CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

Former CFPB Deputy Director joins Eastern Bank

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