Fed’s Bowman: Smaller balance sheet to inform liquidity rules
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said in a speech Wednesday morning that the central bank’s ongoing consideration of changes to its emergency liquidity rules and facilities must align with a separate goal of shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet.
Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: An Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit
SPEECH | MARCH 11, 2026 Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: An Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit The following speech was delivered before the American Bankers Association’s Washington Summit. Introduction It’s great to join the ABA again for its Washington Summit. Since last January, we have been working hard to reform our supervisory […]
Don’t be fooled by the scaremongering around private credit
There’s a huge difference between short-term volatility and true systemic risk. The current rash of redemptions from private credit funds betrays a misunderstanding of the strengths underlying the business model.
Did the Federal Reserve really release the Kraken?
Kraken’s limited account with the Fed raises as many questions as it answers; bank executives worry about the war; Nubank hires a TikTok executive; and M&T CEO Rene Jones joins the Leaders series
Kraken’s Fed master account could be the new normal
Kraken Financial’s receipt of a limited Federal Reserve master account is leading some industry observers to question whether the approval creates a new avenue for master account-seekers or whether it’s a preview of the proposed “skinny” account.
AI and cartels push global financial crime to $4.4 trillion
Criminals are using AI and professional crime networks to scale attacks, yielding massive operational risks for banks, according to a new report from Nasdaq.
Visa, Mastercard accelerate AI tools for businesses
Visa is using AI agents to streamline payment disputes, while Mastercard launched “digital executives” for small businesses.
OCC’s Gould doubles down on state preemption
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency would continue to pursue its view on federal preemption of state banking policy in court and in Congress.
Zions’ revamped tech leadership team eyes AI, stablecoins
The Salt Lake City-based regional bank has elevated two executives following the departure of longtime Chief Technology and Operations Officer Jennifer Smith.
Bankers warn of fallout from a prolonged Middle East conflict
At an industry conference Tuesday, bankers said that an extended war with Iran will result in adverse economic conditions, including inflation.