CSBS encourages the CFPB to recognize that state regulators, through their licensing and supervisory authority, serve as the primary regulators of non-depository financial services providers.
CSBS President and CEO Jim Cooper Statement on Senate Confirmation of Michael Barr as Federal Reserve Board of Governors Vice Chair for Supervision “State regulators congratulate Michael Barr on his confirmation as the Vice Chair for Supervision. He serves an important role that requires close coordination with state regulators and the banking industry. It is also crucial to have a
Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has named Karen K. Lawson as executive vice president for policy and supervision. In her new role, Lawson is a member of the CSBS executive leadership team and oversees the policy and supervision business unit. She will lead and coordinate CSBS’s legislative, regulatory and bank/nonbank supervisory processes and be responsible
“Benefits of Dual Banking System Supervision in Uncharted Waters” Conference of State Bank Supervisors President and CEO Brandon Milhorn Keynote Remarks Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Banking Outlook Conference Feb. 27, 2025 Introduction Thank you for that kind introduction. I would like to thank President Raphael Bostic and the Atlanta Fed for the invitation to participate in this important and
Governor Michelle W. Bowman At the Community Banking in the 21st Century Research and Policy Conference, St. Louis, Missouri (virtual conference) Good afternoon. I'm pleased to be able to join you again virtually for this year's Community Banking in the 21st Century research and policy conference. Although I think we would all prefer to be together in person, in the
Statement from CSBS President and CEO Brandon Milhorn: “CSBS applauds the nomination of Governor Michelle Bowman to serve as the Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Governor Bowman has a wealth of supervisory and regulatory experience, from her roots in community banking to her focus at the Federal Reserve on appropriately tailored regulation for all
Timestamps: 1:39 – Intro 2:45 – Why does the Community Bank Research Conference exist? 5:11 – Why the FDIC Joined the Research Conference 7:06 – What Impact has Research had on Policy for Community Banks? 13:41 – How Does the FDIC Build Trust with its Regulated Banks? 19:20 – What is a Community Banker’s Biggest Risk Right Now? 24:33 –
Recent statements about money transmission in the United States have perpetuated myths about consumer protections and the safety and soundness of this vibrant, secure, and trusted part of our country’s payments ecosystem. It is time that we dispel some of these myths by explaining the realities of the state-developed, nationwide framework for regulation, licensing, and supervision of money transmission. While
"By nominating an individual to the FDIC Board who lacks state bank supervisory experience, the White House, once again, has ignored the requirements of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Congress insisted on state supervisory experience on the FDIC Board for a reason: states are the chartering authority and primary regulator for 79% of all U.S. banks. State supervisors understand the
