Pratt's Letter OnlineA look at today's banking and financing news.Regulators Propose Alternative Capital Rule- June 30, 2008 Free Article of the Week The regulators have proposed an alternative capital framework based on Basel II.http://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4838 ABA To HUD: Try Again- June 30, 2008 The biggest banking trade association is unhappy with HUD’s RESPA reform proposal.http://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4837 Minor Regulatory Relief Bill Clears House- June 30, 2008 The House passed what can only be called a minor regulatory relief bill.http://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4836 House Committee Rejects Internet Gambling Relief- June 30, 2008 Despite protests from the industry and regulators, legislation requiring banks to block Internet gambling payments remains in force.http://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4835 No Rate Change Yet- June 30, 2008 Inflation and recession vie for the Fed's attention.http://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4834 HOPE NOW Implements Changes- June 30, 2008 Stung by criticism, the HOPE NOW alliance agrees to a standard response to troubled mortgage borrowers.http://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4833 Briefs, June 30 July 4, 2008- June 30, 2008 Deposit Ratios Public relations Campaign S Corporations MSBshttp://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4832 Bair, Paulson Warn of Too Big To Fail on Wall Street- June 23, 2008 In separate speeches, the FDIC Chairman and the Treasury Secretary call for action to deal with brokerage firms that post systemic risk to the financial markets.http://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4828 FDIC Prepares for Big Bank Failure- June 23, 2008 The FDIC is preparing for a really big bank failure &8212; just to be on the safe side, you understand.http://prattsletter.com/cms/?itemid=4827 |