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Michael Barr to step down as the Fed's head of banking supervision to avoid clash with Trump
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator will be stepping down next month, paving the way for President-elect Donald Trump to name a replacement. There had been speculation that Trump might replace Barr after he takes office Jan.
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.
Pro Take: Crypto Could Get a Boost as Barr Departs as Fed’s Supervisory Head
Trump-picked leaders at the FDIC and OCC along with a new supervisory point person at the Fed may lead to softer crypto regulation.
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,
Stablecoin Skeptic Michael Barr Steps Down As Vice Chair for Supervision Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The Federal Reserve Board has announced that Michael S. Barr is resigning from his position as Vice Chair for Supervision.
U.S. Fed’s Michael Barr to Step Down as Vice Chair for Supervision
Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, will step down from his position on Feb. 28 — or earlier, if a successor is confirmed — according to a Monday announcement from the Federal Reserve. Barr will continue to serve as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
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For the Fed's Michael Barr, less power is more
Barr gave up his prestigious position as the Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision. In keeping his seat on the Board of Governors, he may have strengthened his hand in shaping banking regulation.
Fed’s Barr to step down as vice chair for supervision
Michael Barr will continue to serve on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, the central bank said Monday.
Michael Barr stepped down to protect the Fed, says Mohamed El-Erian
Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz and president of Queens’ College at Cambridge University, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss economic outlooks.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr to Step Down Amid Crypto Regulation Controversy
Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Vice Chair for Supervision, has announced his resignation, effective on February 28, 2025, or sooner if a successor is appointed. Barr’s departure follows growing criticism from the crypto community,
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Barr’s likely replacement advocates ‘pragmatic’ approach
In a speech Thursday, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman appeared to preview her approach if she’s the incoming president’s ...
Michael Barr Takes a Welcome Walk
The Fed’s vice chair for bank supervision steps down ahead of Trump.
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Fed's Barr resigning as top bank cop, avoiding potential clash with Trump
The Federal Reserve official's surprise decision to step down in February raises questions about a key regulatory proposal ...
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Anti-Crypto Federal Reserve Board Member Michael Barr Exits Key Role
Stablecoin advocate Michael Barr has resigned as a top member of the United States Federal Reserve, a positive hope for ...
Trump is already winning his war against the Federal Reserve
The Fed’s top bank cop, Michael Barr, is stepping down early to avoid a legal battle with Trump. If the Federal Reserve is ...
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Barr's self-demotion changes little for regulatory outlook
Michael Barr's surprise announcement that he will step down as the Federal Reserve's chief regulator could ultimately mean ...