The amended rule includes modifications to existing exclusions and creates new exclusions for the activities and investments of certain issuers.
The US federal regulatory agencies responsible for implementing the Volcker...more
The three US federal banking agencies continue to take additional steps to promote the functioning of the financial system in the face of the pandemic.
The three US federal banking agencies - the Board of Governors of the...more
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Volcker Rule
The proposed modifications, if adopted, would amend the Volcker Rule in a manner consistent with the statutory amendments under the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.
The Economic Growth,...more
Two recent developments involving the Volcker Rule have significant implications for financial regulation in both the US and internationally.
Update 1: Temporary Relief for Certain Foreign Funds -
On July 21, 2017, the...more
The Federal Reserve today extended the Volcker Rule conformance period for legacy covered funds from July 21, 2015 to July 21, 2016, and also granted a further one year extension until July 21, 2017.
At 3 pm today...more
On December 10, 2013 the US federal banking agencies, along with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) (collectively, the Agencies), adopted the ...more