Top Federal Reserve Bank Regulator, Under Fire From GOP

Why bank stocks care that Michael Barr is stepping down as top Fed banking cop
Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision for the Federal Reserve and the leader of the U.S. effort behind the so-called Basel III endgame proposal to lift capital requirements for banks, said he would step down by Feb. 28, or sooner if a successor is named.
Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from GOP, to step down next month
The Federal Reserve's top financial regulator said Monday that he would resign next month, avoiding a potential confrontation with the incoming Trump administration and Republicans in the Senate. Fed governor Michael Barr said in a letter to President Joe Biden that he would step down as vice chair for supervision Feb.
Top Federal Reserve Bank Regulator to Step Down to Avoid Clash With Trump
Ahead of Donald Trump taking office, Federal Reserve's top banking regulator has resigned from his role as vice chair of supervision.
Top Fed bank regulator Michael Barr to resign after Trump becomes president
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman for Supervision Michael Barr announced that he will step down from the powerful role in the coming weeks after President-elect Donald Trump enters office. Barr submitted his resignation letter to President Joe Biden on Monday,
US Fed's top banking regulator says he will step down early
The US Federal Reserve's top banking regulator announced his early resignation Monday, avoiding a confrontation with President-elect Donald Trump who can now pick his replacement.
Top Fed bank cop steps aside, front-running potential Trump clash
The Federal Reserve's top bank regulator said he will resign from his leadership post while remaining on the Fed's board of governors, front-running a potential clash with President-elect Trump over whether he can be fired.
Top Federal Reserve bank regulator, under fire from Republicans, to step down
Barr oversaw a proposal of tough new rules for the largest U.S. banks, which would have required them to significantly increase their financial reserves.
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