Is regulatory independence on the way out?

Banking has long been overseen by independent agencies, though that independence has been waning for years. With the Supreme Court poised to weigh in, experts are questioning where — and whether — to redraw the line between politics and policy.

Press Release: Agencies Release List of Distressed or Underserved Nonmetropolitan Middle-Income Geographies

PRESS RELEASE | JUNE 25, 2025 Agencies Release List of Distressed or Underserved Nonmetropolitan Middle-Income Geographies WASHINGTON – Federal bank regulatory agencies today released the 2025 list of distressed or underserved nonmetropolitan middle-income geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit. Under the CRA, the agencies assess a bank’s record […]

SLR proposal gives GSIBs a capital break, keeps Treasuries

Regulators proposed a rule to replace the 2% enhanced supplementary leverage ratio with a capital charge equal to half of a bank’s global systemically important bank surcharge. Low-risk assets will continue to count toward leverage requirements under the proposal.