United States

SEC Commissioner Uyeda Remarks on Disclosure, Proxy Voting, and Tokenization

SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda delivered remarks on March 12, 2026, discussing ongoing reviews of Regulation S-K disclosure requirements and challenges in fund proxy voting. The speech also touched upon the potential impact of tokenization on equity securities and the need for regulatory evolution.

FDIC Proposed Rule for Payment Stablecoin Issuance by Subsidiaries

The FDIC has proposed a rule to establish procedures for FDIC-supervised insured depository institutions (IDIs) seeking to issue payment stablecoins through subsidiaries, as mandated by the GENIUS Act. This proposed rule outlines a tailored application process to evaluate safety and soundness while minimizing regulatory burden.

FDIC Chairman Testimony on Rightsizing Regulation

FDIC Chairman Travis Hill testified before the Senate Banking Committee on the agency's efforts to reform its regulatory and supervisory approach. Key initiatives include defining "unsafe or unsound practices" through a proposed interagency rule and establishing an Office of Supervisory Appeals.

FDIC Chairman Discusses Reforms to Regulatory Toolkit

FDIC Chairman Travis Hill announced updates on reforms to the agency's regulatory and supervisory toolkit. Key initiatives include proposals on defining "unsafe or unsound practices," refocusing examinations on material risks, and overhauling the CAMELS rating system. Changes to consumer compliance supervision aim to focus on actual harm and violations rather than process.

FDIC Statement on Establishing Office of Supervisory Appeals

FDIC Chairman Travis Hill announced final guidelines for the new Office of Supervisory Appeals. The office will provide an independent review of supervisory determinations, with modifications to panel composition and expanded appellate rights for institutions facing proposed enforcement actions.

FDIC Reports Strong Earnings for Insured Institutions

The FDIC released its Quarterly Banking Profile for Q4 2025, reporting strong full-year earnings for FDIC-insured institutions. The industry finished 2025 with a return on assets of 1.20 percent, driven by increased net interest income and loan growth.

Energy Department Announces $26.5B Loan for Electricity Cost Savings

The Department of Energy announced a $26.5 billion loan package, the largest in its history, to Southern Company subsidiaries. This initiative is projected to save customers in Georgia and Alabama over $7 billion in electricity costs and enhance grid reliability.

Energy Department Announces $1.5B Loan for Indiana Fertilizer Facility

The Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office has closed a $1.5 billion loan to Wabash Valley Resources, LLC, for a coal and ammonia fertilizer facility in Indiana. This initiative aims to boost domestic fertilizer production and strengthen national food security.

Energy Department Closes $1 Billion Loan for Nuclear Plant Restart

The Department of Energy has closed a $1 billion loan to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, to finance the restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. This initiative supports the administration's goals of lowering energy costs and strengthening the domestic nuclear industrial base.

Energy Department Restructures $83 Billion in Loans and Commitments

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the restructuring, revision, or elimination of over $83 billion in loans and conditional commitments from the Biden-era portfolio. This action involves reallocating funds from wind and solar projects to natural gas and nuclear initiatives.