Policy

Economist Daniel Lacalle examines what he describes as the decline of fiat currencies among developed nations.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has unanimously reaffirmed its “Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy” during its annual organizational meeting this week.

The Federal Reserve Board has appointed seven individuals to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC), including four new members and three re-appointed members.

The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it will keep the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent.

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by Fifth Third Bancorp, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, to acquire Comerica Incorporated of Dallas, Texas.

Federal bank regulators have released the 2025 Shared National Credit (SNC) report, which finds that credit risk associated with large syndicated bank loans remains moderate.

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the designation of chairs and deputy chairs for each of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks for 2026.

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by Prosperity Bancshares, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, to acquire Southwest Bancshares, Inc. This transaction will also result in the indirect acquisition…

The Federal Reserve Board has released the minutes from its meeting held on December 10, 2025, where it reviewed and determined the discount rates offered to depository institutions through the…

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action involving a former employee of Regions Bank in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that took place on December 9–10, 2025.

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have announced the updated asset-size thresholds for banks under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for 2026.

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application from National Bank Holdings Corporation, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, to merge with Vista Bancshares, Inc. and indirectly acquire Vista Bank, both…

The Federal Reserve Board has released its biennial report on debit card transactions, summarizing data collected from major debit card issuers and payment card networks.

The Federal Reserve Board has announced a request for public input regarding the creation of a “payment account” that eligible financial institutions could use specifically for clearing and settling payments.

The Federal Reserve Board has released the first in a series of staff manuals that outline the supervision of the largest and most complex banks.

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Wednesday that it has withdrawn its 2023 policy statement and introduced a new policy statement related to the treatment of certain Board-supervised banks.

The Federal Reserve Board has ended enforcement actions against The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Metropolitan Commercial Bank, both based in New York.

The Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have announced updated dollar thresholds for consumer credit and lease transactions that will be subject to protections under Regulation Z…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have announced an increase in the exemption threshold for smaller loans from…

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application submitted by Banco BTG Pactual S.A., based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, along with its parent holding companies and subsidiary, BTG Pactual…

The Federal Reserve announced on Thursday the reappointment of presidents and first vice presidents at its regional Reserve Banks.

The Federal Reserve Board has approved the application by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to acquire FirstBank Holding Company.

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the termination of several enforcement actions involving major financial institutions.