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Federal Banking Regulators Seek Comments for Additional Capital for Large Banks

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The FRB and FDIC are looking to improve financial stability by limiting contagion risk ( the spread of an economic crisis from one market or region to another) by reducing the likelihood of uninsured depositors suffering loss. Current Capital Requirements. The current long-term debt calibration for U.S. of total leverage exposure.

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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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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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tZero CEO: Blockchain Can Boost Private Market Liquidity Amid The Pandemic

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But more recently, the pandemic has spurred firms to address pain points in various markets through digital shifts. One firm, tZERO Group , is betting that blockchain can help disrupt capital markets themselves. The private markets are relatively opaque, and relatively less liquid than might be seen on public exchanges.

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Regulation Crowdfunding Tackles The Startups Shunned By Banks

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Government-backed loan schemes like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) connected vital capital to small- to medium-sized businesses ( SMBs ) in need of aid to stay afloat. While helpful, the availability of affordable financing for SMBs is not necessarily typical of a market in which smaller firms can struggle to access funding.

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Capital One pledges to give Discover’s network a boost

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Dominated by Visa and Mastercard, card network markets “sorely need an injection of competitive rivalry,” Capital One argued in its application to regulators to purchase Discover.

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Regulators Line Up For Trade Finance Modernization

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trillion trade finance gap that continues to plague the global market. At the very least, outdated tools and workflows slow down the process of getting capital into the hands of exporters and importers that need funding to fuel business. Previously, regulation was very slow in adapting and approving of different technology," he said.