Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Katie Malone “Nomination Hearing”
[email protected] Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Niccole Rivero
[email protected] Key Topics & Takeaways • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) asked the nominees how important cost- benefit analyses are for rulemaking and regulations. Jelena McWilliams stressed that they are “crucial” for agencies, and if they are not conducted it is hard to determine how consumers will be impacted by regulations. Goodfriend and Workman echoed McWilliams comments. • SIFI Designation: Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) asked for Workman’s opinion on the current designation process for nonbank systemically important financial institutions (SIFIs). Workman replied that Treasury’s recommendation to turn to an activities-based or industry- based approach “deserves consideration.” • Orderly Liquidation Authority: Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) asked about orderly liquidation authority (OLA) and noted Fed Governor Jerome Powell’s comment that his preferred option is bankruptcy, but that there could be a time when that does not work. Goodfriend agreed with Powell’s comment, stating that OLA “deserves reconsideration given how important it is,” and that he will make it a priority if confirmed. Witnesses • Jelena McWilliams, to be a member of the Board of Directors, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) • Thomas E. Workman, to be a Member, Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) • Dr. Marvin Goodfriend, to be a Member of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System SIFMA HEARINGS & EVENTS Opening Statements Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs In his opening statement, Crapo commented that the nominees were “highly qualified,” and the positions they are nominated to fill are essential to ensuring a safe, sound, vibrant financial system.