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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.
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.
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.
After Trump's criticism, Michael Barr to resign as vice chair of Federal Reserve
Michael Barr, the vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, said he will leave his post in February, giving President Donald Trump a chance to fill one of the top positions on the powerful central bank.
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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.
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.
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.
What Michael Barr’s decision means for Fed independence
Incoming President Donald Trump didn’t have to ask Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr to step down from his role as the central bank’s top regulator.
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 ...
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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 ...
Michael Barr Takes a Welcome Walk
The Fed’s vice chair for bank supervision steps down ahead of Trump.
With Barr's exit from regulatory role, Trump gets early chance to reshape Fed
Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Michael Barr's decision on Monday to resign early from his regulatory oversight ...
Fed’s top Wall Street regulator to step down after Trump’s advisers pushed to demote him
Trump advisers were weighing whether to strip Michael Barr of his leadership role at the Fed, but Barr stepped down from the ...
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Biden’s Top Bank Cop Who Oversaw Wave Of Regional Failures Resigns Ahead Of Potential Fight With Trump
Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, announced that he would step down on Monday amid speculation ...