Institutional DeFi is upgrading the plumbing of global finance
Financial institutions, regulators, and developers are aligning around a common goal of creating infrastructure that makes our global financial system faster, more efficient, and more secure.
End of FHA pandemic relief to kick off wave of foreclosures
The Federal Housing Administration put an end to pandemic-era relief last year, triggering a 28% jump in foreclosures on FHA loans in the first quarter and an expected spike in defaults ahead.
Don’t worry, the credit markets are still fine (mostly)
There are a lot of worrisome things going on out there, but the credit markets overall appear to be okay. For now. And that, really, is all that matters.
Amid credit snags, Western Alliance defends its lending practices
At its first-ever investor day, the Phoenix-based bank fended off questions stemming from two recently disclosed problem loans, including one that resulted in a $126 million charge-off.
Late student-loan payments are rising. Is a domino effect coming?
The 90-day-plus delinquency rate on student loans hit 10.3% in the first quarter, and New York Fed researchers warn that a second wave of defaults could be coming. Evidence is mixed regarding the likely impact on other consumer-lending segments.
Eagle Bancorp hires Western Alliance executive as next CEO
Stephen Curley, who was the chief banking officer at Phoenix-based Western Alliance, will join Maryland-based Eagle Bancorp as president and CEO in July. Eagle’s current CEO previously announced plans to retire after the bank racked up big losses in office loans.
Warsh confirmed to Fed board
Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the Federal Reserve chairmanship will require a second vote, which should happen this week.
ICBA urges OCC to halt Kraken parent’s trust charter bid
The community bank trade group says crypto firms are combining stablecoin rules, Fed master account access and trust charters to replicate banking without bank rules.
Why BMO is selling its transportation, vendor finance portfolios
The Canadian bank signed an agreement to sell the businesses to Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm in New York. The move will free up capital and allow the bank to invest in higher growth-potential areas.
Treasury staffer Crews nominated to lead NCUA
President Donald Trump has tapped Treasury official John Crews to be the next chair of the National Credit Union Administration.