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Kevin Fromer

@KevinFromer

@FSForum President & CEO. Former U.S. Treasury official. @UVA alumnus. Boys and Girls Clubs of Wash Board Member

 Washington, DC
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Joined January 2010
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Forum CEO @KevinFromer on federal regulators' proposal to update leverage capital rules: "The Forum appreciates regulators taking the first step to ensure the leverage ratio works for the American economy, not against it." Read more: zurl.co/qkgDw
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“Current leverage-based requirements are outdated, counterproductive, and urgently need reform to better serve U.S. taxpayers, capital markets, consumers, businesses, and the economy,” said Forum CEO @KevinFromer in @AmerBanker @BankThink: zurl.co/dWZ0J
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Current leverage-based capital requirements are outdated, counterproductive and urgently need reform to better serve U.S. taxpayers, capital markets, consumers, businesses and the economy, writes @KevinFromer, of @FSForum, in @AmerBanker @BankThink.bit.ly/3DFdaQ4
Banks need relief from restrictive leverage capital requirements

Banks need relief from restrictive leverage capital requirements

Current leverage-based capital requirements are outdated, counterproductive and urgently need reform to better serve U.S. taxpayers, capital markets, consumers, businesses and the economy.

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BankThink@BankThink26 Mar 2025
Current leverage-based capital requirements are outdated, counterproductive, and urgently need reform to better serve U.S. taxpayers, capital markets, consumers, businesses, and the economy, writes @KevinFromer, of @FSForum, in @AmerBanker @BankThink.bit.ly/3DFdaQ4
Banks need relief from restrictive leverage capital requirements

Banks need relief from restrictive leverage capital requirements

Current leverage-based capital requirements are outdated, counterproductive and urgently need reform to better serve U.S. taxpayers, capital markets, consumers, businesses and the economy.

americanbanker.com
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"Additional requirements would mainly serve to burden businesses and borrowers, hampering the economy at the wrong time." @KevinFromer on higher, unwarranted capital requirements for large U.S. banks. @WSJ, @amacker wsj.com/articles/big-banks-c…
WSJ News Exclusive | Big Banks Could Face 20% Boost to Capital Requirements

WSJ News Exclusive | Big Banks Could Face 20% Boost to Capital Requirements

Those relying on fees might need bigger buffers to absorb losses under planned rules.

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ICYMI: Fed Governor Michelle Bowman advocated for a targeted regulatory approach after recent bank failures. "We should avoid using these bank failures as a pretext to push for other, unrelated changes to banking regulation." @peteschroeder, @Reuters reuters.com/business/finance…

Fed's Bowman calls for external review of Silicon Valley Bank oversight

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Friday that the central bank should hire an outside party to further examine the events that led to the abrupt failure of Silicon Valley Bank, arguing in...

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We welcome the Fed’s review of capital requirements, but the public should be able to comment now and see the review results, not just simply be given time to comment on each proposal once the plan is set. fsforum.co/3CTjnVl
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STATEMENT: "Nation’s largest banks are highly capitalized and resilient." Forum President and CEO @KevinFromer issued a statement today after the @federalreserve released the scenarios for its annual bank stress tests. fsforum.com/news/financial-s…

Financial Services Forum Statement on 2023 Stress Test Scenarios - FSF

CONTACT: Barbara Hagenbaugh (202) 457-8783 [email protected]   “Nation’s largest banks are highly capitalized and resilient.” Washington, D.C. – Financial Services Forum President and […]

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We have big news 🎥 The Forum is excited to launch our new video series, Policy Cents! #PolicyCents will feature Forum experts as they break down complex topics in the financial industry. Watch our kick-off video on capital here: fsforum.co/3jQU0wc
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ICYMI: @FDICgov survey results reflect the banking sector’s ongoing commitment to financial inclusion. Read the full statement from Forum CEO @KevinFromer in response to the FDIC's 2021 National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households. fsforum.com/news/forum-state…
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The Fed is right to review capital requirements, but waiting for public input until late in the game risks consequential errors based on a lack of full information, writes Kevin Fromer of @FSForum in @AmerBanker @BankThink. trib.al/BsxKhlL

Don't delay public input on Fed's review of capital requirements

By declining to hear from the financial services industry as it reviews existing capital rules, the Federal Reserve risks making "consequential errors."

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A comprehensive review of the capital framework and soliciting public input are necessary to ensure a safe and sound banking system in balance with the promotion of economic growth. Read Forum CEO @KevinFromer's latest op-ed in @AmerBanker's @BankThink americanbanker.com/opinion/d…

Don't delay public input on Fed's review of capital requirements

By declining to hear from the financial services industry as it reviews existing capital rules, the Federal Reserve risks making "consequential errors."

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Earlier this week, the Forum welcomed Chip Bartlett to the government affairs group to further the policy priorities for the nation’s largest banks
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Almost time to kick things off! Busy day ahead discussing the most pressing topics impacting the nation’s largest banks and the U.S. economy #ForumSummit2022
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The inaugural #ForumSummit2022 on Monday will feature insight from leaders on the future of banking, today's global economy, regulation, the climate transition, & digital innovation More information: fsforum.com/issues/summit
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On Friday, the Forum submitted comments in response to an FDIC proposal regarding climate-related financial risk, urging regulators to use a principles- and risk-based approach to managing exposure. Read the full statement: fsforum.com/news/forum-submi…
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ICYMI: The @federalreserve Friday pointed to “strong capital and liquidity positions” at large banks in its regular Supervision and Regulation report federalreserve.gov/publicati…
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SIFMA@SIFMA25 Apr 2022
The @SECGov's pursuit of its unprecedented rulemaking agenda could compound current challenges and result in adverse consequences for the real economy in terms of output, employment, investment, and prices. We explain in this blog with @FSForum: okt.to/730eOR
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The Forum supports the inclusion of the LIBOR provision in the Omnibus Appropriations Agreement, and commends @SenatorTester, @SenThomTillis, @SenSherrodBrown, @SenToomey and Representative @BradSherman for their leadership fsforum.com/news/financial-s…
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STATEMENT: Financial Services Forum President and CEO @KevinFromer issued the following statement today after the Federal Reserve released the scenarios for its annual bank stress tests fsforum.com/news/financial-s…
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