Systemically important financial institution

GE Posts Higher Q2 Earnings and Revenue
Supply Chain

GE Posts Higher Q2 Earnings and Revenue

But the industrial unit's performance continued to be hampered by oil and gas volatility.
By Christopher Hosford | July 22, 2016
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IMF Urges ‘Increased Vigilance’ Over Insurers
Risk Management

IMF Urges ‘Increased Vigilance’ Over Insurers

The sector's increased contribution to systemic risk necessitates a "more macroprudential approach" to regulating it, the IMF says.
By Matthew Heller | April 5, 2016
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Judge Strips MetLife of ‘Too Big to Fail’ Label
Risk & Compliance

Judge Strips MetLife of ‘Too Big to Fail’ Label

MetLife's victory in a legal battle with regulators could encourage other institutions to challenge the "systemically important" designation.
By Matthew Heller | March 30, 2016
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MetLife Plans Separation of U.S. Retail Business
Strategy

MetLife Plans Separation of U.S. Retail Business

MetLife's "bold move" could set a precedent for other "systemically important" insurers seeking to avoid higher capital requirements.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 13, 2016
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MetLife in Legal Showdown Over SIFI Label
Risk & Compliance

MetLife in Legal Showdown Over SIFI Label

The company says federal regulators erred in giving it the "systemically important" designation, which would subject it to stricter oversight.
By Matthew Heller | August 24, 2015
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Fed to Apply New Rules to Slimmer GE Capital
Risk & Compliance

Fed to Apply New Rules to Slimmer GE Capital

As GE sells off pieces of its banking unit, it will be required to comply with rules for nonbank systemically important financial institutions.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 21, 2015
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Is Berkshire Hathaway Systemically Important?
Risk Management

Is Berkshire Hathaway Systemically Important?

Definitely not, says Warren Buffett, the company's chairman and CEO.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 4, 2015
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