Policy & Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has rehired more than 100 fire employees, but the union claims dozens of employees have not been reinstated in violation of a federal court order.

The OCC will no longer assess reputational risk in bank exams, aligning with President Trump's push to curb debanking, which critics say drove politically motivated account closures.

The Federal Reserve governor voted against the decision to slow the pace of balance sheet reduction earlier this week, preferring to allow the current pace of reduction.

Presidents have long rushed to take credit for booms and distanced themselves from busts. But Trump's situation is unusual. The risks to the U.S. economy — potentially including stagflation or even recession — are closely linked to his own flagship initiative: a new tariff bonanza due in just over two weeks.

The cryptocurrency industry is on a roll in Washington and it's not just because of President Donald Trump.

Banks such as Texas Capital and Synovus say they're learning from anti-money-laundering failures elsewhere. They emphasize the importance of having enough compliance staffers — and ensuring they have the necessary skills.

Get expert analysis of the May FOMC meeting, inflation outlook, and Powell's comments. Join Wilmington Trust's chief economist Luke Tilley on May 8 at 1 p.m. for key takeaways and forecasts.

The issues are hindering the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s ability to meet its regulatory duties, according to the agency's Office of Inspector General. 

Federal Reserve policymakers said that the U.S. economy remains on sound footing, despite recent setbacks, and that two interest rate cuts lie ahead. Bank stocks advanced on hopes for loan growth and more M&A.

A federal judge ruled that the bank must keep the $14 billion granted by the Environmental Protection Agency in the recipients' accounts. The Trump administration has been trying to pull back money distributed under President Joe Biden.