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Bessent, Bowman and Barr: Community Banks Need Regulatory Clarity
Banking // October 09, 2025

Community banks remain vital to the U.S. economy but face mounting pressures to modernize amid competition from larger banks and FinTechs. At the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Community Bank Conference, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman, and Governor Michael...

Fed Governor Michael Barr: Bank-FinTech Relationships Will Drive GenAI Adoption
Banking // April 04, 2025

Bank-FinTech relationships are likely to drive the integration of GenAI into banking, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr said Friday (April 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Trump Nominates Michelle Bowman as Fed’s Vice Chair for Supervision
Politics // March 17, 2025

President Donald Trump has nominated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle (Miki) Bowman to be the Fed’s next vice chair of supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Trump Picks Michelle Bowman for Fed Supervision Vice Chair
Bank Regulation // March 13, 2025

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has reportedly been tapped to serve as the central bank’s vice-chair of supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Bessent, Bowman and Barr: Community Banks Need Regulatory Clarity

October 09, 2025
Community banks remain vital to the U.S. economy but face mounting pressures to modernize amid competition from larger banks and FinTechs. At the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Community Bank Conference, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman, and Governor Michael S. Barr, each described how technology, transparency, and tailored regulation […]

After SVB, Bank Runs and the Capitol Hill Fireworks … Now What?

April 03, 2023
The hearings on Capitol Hill are over.  At least for the moment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Regulators Seek ‘Unflinching’ Look at SVB and Bank Supervision at Capitol Hill Hearings

March 27, 2023
It’s common practice on Capitol Hill for witnesses — appearing before various committees — to release their testimony ahead of time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Fed’s Barr Says Private Credit Stress Could Trigger Larger Credit Issues

May 03, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is the latest official warning of private credit-related concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Fed Governor Michael Barr: Bank-FinTech Relationships Will Drive GenAI Adoption

April 04, 2025
Bank-FinTech relationships are likely to drive the integration of GenAI into banking, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr said Friday (April 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Trump Nominates Michelle Bowman as Fed’s Vice Chair for Supervision

March 17, 2025
President Donald Trump has nominated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle (Miki) Bowman to be the Fed’s next vice chair of supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Trump Picks Michelle Bowman for Fed Supervision Vice Chair

March 13, 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has reportedly been tapped to serve as the central bank’s vice-chair of supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...