All Volcker rule articles
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ArticleWhat would a Democratic regulatory agenda look like under Biden?
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is no lock to win the presidency on Nov. 3. But it’s worth examining what compliance-related regulatory policies he’d support if he wins.
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ArticleRegs rollback Volcker rule restrictions on bank investments
Despite pushback from some regulators and Democrats in Congress, the newest Volcker rule update will allow banks—in certain circumstances—to invest or sponsor hedge funds and private equity funds.
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ArticleProposed Volcker rule rollback gets pushback from agency leadership
Five federal agencies agreed that now would be a good time to ease restrictions on bank investments in hedge funds or private equity funds, triggering concern by some that the deregulation could be harmful. But is apprehension over the proposed Volcker rule relaxation overblown?
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ArticleFormer Fed Chair Paul Volcker passes away
Paul Volcker, former chairman of the Federal Reserve and eponym to the controversial Volcker rule of the Dodd–Frank Act, died Sunday. He was 92.
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ArticleAgencies finalize changes to Volcker rule
Recently proposed amendments to the Volcker rule designed to simplify compliance requirements were finalized this week.
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ArticleNew Volcker rule eases restrictions on proprietary trading
The latest amendments to the Volcker rule, a regulation aimed at curbing banks from engaging in proprietary trading, seek to eliminate unnecessary complexity without thwarting the rule’s main objective.
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ArticleAgencies exclude community banks from the Volcker Rule
Five federal financial regulatory agencies announced this week they have adopted a final rule to exclude community banks from the Volcker Rule.
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ArticleCritics scrutinize plans for revised Volcker Rule
Proposed rulemaking to ease the compliance burden of the Dodd-Frank Act’s controversial Volcker Rule might not be enough to appease everyone.
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Volcker rule rehash drives renewed backlash from Dem regulators
Proponents of a new multi-agency proposal to amend the Volcker rule tout its compliance-relieving benefits for small- and medium-sized banks. Critics, who had a chance to vote this week, fear that the plan “euthanizes” it.
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Fed pitches a new effort to streamline Volcker rule
On the heels of new legislation targeting reach of the Volcker rule to small- and medium-sized financial institutions, the Fed has announced its own plan for streamlining the Dodd-Frank Act’s regulatory centerpiece.
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Push for Volcker rule reforms gains momentum
Since the day the Dodd-Frank Act was passed nearly a decade ago, the Volcker rule has been a burr under the saddle for Republicans. Now, their complaints are a lot closer to having a remedy, with plans to ease the rule’s burden on community banks.
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Outgoing FDIC official shares blunt view of ‘Too Big to Fail’ and bank regulation
As part of his farewell tour, Thomas Hoenig, the departing vice chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, used a recent speech to candidly address the challenge of balancing prudential standards and regulatory initiatives when attempting to end big bank bailouts.
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Volcker rule reforms afoot at Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is “considering broad revisions to the Volcker rule compliance regime,” in addition to changes to make the rule easier to understand and less burdensome, says Vice Chairman for Supervision Randal Quarles.
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OCC cracks open Volcker rule, seeks public comment
The latest effort to revise the Dodd-Frank Act’s Volcker rule is a public comment period, orchestrated by The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, that may lead to a multi-agency Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
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Rhetoric begins to shift to regulatory easing
While members of the Trump Administration wave off persistent critics, rule changes are starting to take root, notably for the Volcker rule.
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Treasury releases first report on a regulatory overhaul
A slate of recommended regulatory actions are contained in a new report delivered to President Donald J. Trump by the Treasury Department. Suggested changes would affect big bank stress tests, the Volcker rule, and the CFPB.
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Glass-Steagall resurrection gains momentum
There has been a lot of talk about modernizing the Glass-Steagall Act. Now, there may be a blueprint for doing it.
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How to get a Volcker rule extension for illiquid funds
Banks have some new guidance on how to seek an extension for conforming their investments in "illiquid funds" to the Dodd-Frank Act's Volcker Rule. Joe Mont reports.
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More Volcker Rule Questions Answered
The Securities and Exchange Commission has added another round of supplemental guidance to its growing list of “frequently asked questions” regarding Volcker Rule compliance. The latest updates, released on Sept. 25, address CEO attestation and compliance program requirements for market-making activities. More inside.
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Podcast: The Volcker Rule Deadline and What's Next
Image: July 21 was a big day for banks and the beginning of the Volcker Rule’s compliance regime. The rule, a cornerstone of the Dodd-Frank Act, prohibits proprietary trading activities at federally insured banks. In our latest podcast we talk to Chris Scarpati, a partner in PwC’s financial regulation practice, ...