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Federal Banking Regulators Seek Comments for Additional Capital for Large Banks

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In addition, the regulators are trying to keep as many resolution options as possible open for the FDIC to resolve a firm in a way that minimizes the long-term risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF). Current Capital Requirements. The current long-term debt calibration for U.S.

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U.S. Regulators to Bank Boards: “Debt is Good”

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The regulators feel that this proposed LTD rule would: Improve the resolvability of these banking organizations in case of failure, Potentially reduce costs to the Deposit Insurance Fund, and Mitigate financial stability and contagion risks by reducing the risk of loss to uninsured depositors.

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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There is good reason for this shift in view; according to Marc Bernegger, co-founder of crypto fund AltAlpha Digital, “after last year’s explosion of crypto hedge funds around the globe, there are now over 400 active funds, excluding those focused on venture capital.” State Regulations. SEC Regulation.

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Capital Assessment, Capital Planning Are Critical as Coronavirus Creates Chaos

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Key Takeaways Stress tests and capital planning are vital to financial institutions in volatile times like these, when the coronavirus and pressures on the energy sector result in a financial crisis. Regulators will have elevated interest in credit risk and the resulting impact in the months ahead.

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Capital One seeks community plan on Discover deal, even as some activists balk

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The credit card giant says that it is "proactively meeting" with advocacy organizations to gather feedback that would help with the creation of a community benefits plan. The National Community Reinvestment Coalition, which has negotiated 21 such deals since 2016, opposes Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover.

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Join our ‘Fintech in the Age of Coronavirus’ Zoom meeting (Subscribers Only) 

Bank Innovation

For insights into these questions, Bank Innovation and INV Fintech, its sister banking innovation services platform, will present a special Zoom meeting on […]. How will banks and startups work together?

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Sluggish Canadian banks face stock sales to meet capital rules

American Banker

With economic storm clouds gathering, Canada's bank regulator is considering stricter capital requirements that some analysts say have the potential to force Royal Bank of Canada, the nation's biggest lender, to sell equity.

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