The credit risk associated with large, syndicated bank loans remains moderate, according to the recently released 2024 Shared National Credit (SNC) report. The 2024 SNC portfolio included 6,699 bo...
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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) is sponsoring legislation that would establish a task force within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat China's trade crimes. IN addition, the bipartisan, ...
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U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced legislation that would eliminate the ability for federal banking regulators to use reputational risk as a component of supervision. The Financial Integrity an...
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The most critical threats to retail investors in 2025 include digital assets, social media apps and emotional plea marketing tactics, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) s...
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Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in the U.S. Senate would provide financial institutions with greater flexibility to offer affordable lines of credit to rural and agricultural borrowers. ...
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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced legislation that would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Specifically, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act woul...
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The House Financial Services Committee reported 11 bills and resolutions to Congress this week after the committee held its first full committee markup session of this Congress. Among them was H.J....
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Legislation recently reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would repeal the portion of the American Rescue Plan policy that pertains to gig workers’ taxes. The Saving Gig Economy...
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U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst introduced legislation this week that makes changes to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR-STTR progr...
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U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) introduced legislation that seeks to make loans more accessible and affordable, particularly for farmers and those in rural communities. The Access to Credit for our...
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