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Experts React to Fed Chair Powell’s Renomination
The Economy

Experts React to Fed Chair Powell’s Renomination

The decision to stay the course with Powell was received positively, as both Powell and new vice-chair Lael Brainard are seen as relatively dovish.
By Vincent Ryan | November 22, 2021
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Fed Adopts ‘Stress Capital Buffer’ for Big Banks
Risk & Compliance

Fed Adopts ‘Stress Capital Buffer’ for Big Banks

The new buffer will use the results from the Fed's stress tests to help determine banks' capital requirements.
By Matthew Heller | March 5, 2020
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Fed OKs Rollbacks of Post-Crisis Banking Rules
Risk & Compliance

Fed OKs Rollbacks of Post-Crisis Banking Rules

The Board of Governors voted 4-1 in favor of the changes, with the dissenter saying they would weaken core safeguards.
By Matthew Heller | October 11, 2019
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Fed Unveils Plan for Real-Time Payments System
Technology

Fed Unveils Plan for Real-Time Payments System

The central bank will develop the FedNow service itself rather than defer to the private sector.
By Matthew Heller | August 6, 2019
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