
February 21, 2025
EOs assert Presidential authority over independent agencies.
With a Republican Congressional majority and Donald Trump returning to the presidency, the financial services sector is expecting significant deregulation, favoring mergers, digital assets, small business capital access, and more. Regulatory agencies like the SEC, CFPB, and OCC will likely shift priorities, with Trump-appointed leaders emphasizing transparency, compliance flexibility, and reversing Biden-era reforms—suggesting broad implications for the regulatory and supervisory landscape.
In Our Take, we provide comprehensive coverage of key developments to guide financial institutions as they adapt to an evolving regulatory environment and manage real-time impacts across the sector.
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