Archive - FinRegRag

The Treasury Department vs. Fair Access Laws (Pt.1)

The Treasury Department has begun to criticize State Fair Access Banking Laws. How Valid Are the Critiques?

Jul 25 •

Here’s the latest roundup of commentary by FinRegRag authors.

Jul 12 •

Questions for FDIC Chair Nominee Christy Goldsmith Romero

Hypothetical questions on regulatory conduct Brian Knight would ask at this week's Nomination Hearing.

Jul 10 •

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What We Would Ask Chair Powell at This Week's Congressional Hearings

Questions we would like to see answered at this week's Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee hearings.

Jul 8 •

Amicus Brief Supporting Challenges to the SEC’s Climate-Change Disclosure Rules

In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules requiring public companies to disclose climate‐related information in…

Jul 1 •

June 2024

After Vullo, why is NYDFS still suppressing speech?

Read Brian Knight's latest op-ed in American Banker

Jun 21 •

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Thomas Hoenig and Sheila Bair comments raise concerns about FDIC proposal to change the review process for bank mergers

The following is a public comment that was submitted to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) by Sheila Bair, Former Chair, FDIC and Thomas…

Jun 10 •

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Whither Reputation Risk Regulation Post NRA v. Vullo?

The Supreme Court didn't have to opine in detail on reputation risk regulation, but the issue isn't going away.

Jun 6 •

No, it Isn't Ok if Conservatives Abuse Regulation Either.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is accused of turning consumer-protection regulation into a tool of universal regulation

Jun 5 •

National Rifle Association v. Vullo is out. What might it mean?

What might the Supreme Court's decision mean for financial regulation?

Jun 4 •

Here’s a roundup of recent commentary by FinRegRag authors for May 2024.

Jun 3 •

May 2024

Thomas Hoenig Weighs In: Why Freddie Mac Shouldn't Expand to Second Mortgages

Analyzing the potential risks and mission drift in Freddie Mac's new proposal

May 28 •

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