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  • May 20, 2026

    PE Fund Managers Seek Toss Of $150M Florida Investor Suit

    A group of private equity fund managers and their companies urged a Florida federal court to dismiss a proposed class action brought by investors alleging a conspiracy to steal $150 million through a complex financial scheme, saying the complaint is disorganized and fails to allege wrongdoing.

  • May 20, 2026

    House Passes Broad Housing Bill, But Senate Accord Unclear

    The U.S. House of Representatives voted 396-13 to pass a landmark housing bill on Wednesday, but questions remain about how the Senate will react to the latest version, particularly its handling of institutional investors in the single-family housing market.

  • May 20, 2026

    Bank Ratings Would Focus More On Financial Risk Under Plan

    Federal regulators have unveiled a proposal to revamp a key ratings system used for grading the condition of banks, outlining changes that could make it harder to penalize banks on exams for governance and compliance issues unless they pose a clear financial threat.

  • May 20, 2026

    States Push FDIC To Include Them In Stablecoin Reviews

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. faces calls to coordinate with fellow federal agencies and include state banking regulators in its coming application process for stablecoin issuers under its supervision.

  • May 20, 2026

    Fed Pitches Formal Plan To Offer Fintechs 'Payment Accounts'

    The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved closer to giving financial technology firms a new route to accessing its payment rails, advancing a formal proposal to create a special type of "payment account" while calling for a pause on some pending full-account decisions.

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