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OFR Study Predicts Household Gains, Banking Instability From Digital Currencies
A new OFR working paper concludes that full integration of digital currencies into the economy would reduce financial-system volatility and improve household welfare, but also increase the probability of a banking crisis.
HFSC Poses Still Tougher SVB/SBNY Resolution Questions
Following tough GOP letters to the Fed and FDIC earlier this week, HFSC Chairman McHenry (R-NC) and Subcommittee Chair Hill (R-AR) last night sent even sterner missives to Chairman Gruenberg and Secretary Yellen.
Bipartisan Push Begins For CEO Clawbacks
Ahead of its first of many hearings on the collapse of SVB and SBNY, Senate Banking Chairman Brown (D-OH) and Ranking Member Scott (R-SC) today sent letters to the former CEOs of the banks demanding that they answer for the bank failures, noting also that they will be expected to testify before the Committee if they are unable to do so next week.
OFR Blog: CRE, Residential Markets Pose Little Systemic Risk
Despite growing concerns about CRE and even potential systemic risk, an OFR blog post today concludes that neither the residential nor commercial real estate market poses a significant threat to the financial system.
Basel Stands By Its Rules, Contemplates New Supervisory Standards
The Basel Committee’s release following its March 14 meeting unsurprisingly notes the bank failures preceding it just days before, but attributes them principally to poor risk management in the face of rising rates.
GSEs Seek Public Comment on Credit Score Model Transition
The FHFA today announced…