Ian McKendry is the Congress reporter for American Banker. He previously covered the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., anti-money laundering and cybersecurity. Before joining American Banker he was an economic reporter for Market News International.
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The statutory clock on Mick Mulvaney serving as acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is under a year, but the administration's path to getting a full-time director confirmed by the Senate has never looked rockier.
By Ian McKendryFebruary 12 -
As conservator, FHFA Director Mel Watt has substantial leeway to remake the government-sponsored enterprises without congressional input. Here's one way he might do so.
By Ian McKendryFebruary 7 -
Credit standards for commercial loans to medium and large firms showed some signs of easing over the last three months of 2017, even though demand stayed relatively unchanged.
By Ian McKendryFebruary 5 -
Powell, a former investment banker who has served as a Fed governor, was confirmed by the Senate last month to a four-year term as chair of the central bank.
By Ian McKendryFebruary 5 -
Housing finance reformers are pushing full steam ahead to get a bill introduced before the political calendar makes passage nearly impossible.
By Ian McKendryFebruary 2 -
The busy legislative agenda laid out by President Trump in the State of the Union speech Tuesday night casts doubt on how quickly Congress can move on financial services legislation, particularly a housing finance reform package.
By Ian McKendryJanuary 31 -
The candidates being discussed lately to run the agency bring experience on consumer protection issues, and potential bipartisan appeal.
By Ian McKendryJanuary 26 -
Analysts believe a bipartisan coalition supporting limited regulatory relief will hold, but the toxic political environment and more looming budget battles to come could obstruct the banking bill's path.
By Ian McKendryJanuary 25 -
The Community Home Lenders Association sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday laying out its priorities for GSE reform.
By Ian McKendryJanuary 24 -
Supporters of an unreleased bill to revamp the housing finance system say the plan strikes a middle ground that can gain support from both sides of the aisle.
By Ian McKendryJanuary 24