Archive

  • Fed moves step closer to Sifi revival

    17 November 2023

    New guidance will make it easier to lower the bar on designation

  • Yellen calls out US de-insurance as climate-related exits continue

    31 July 2023

    Need to understand how to narrow protection gap, US Treasury Secretary says

  • FSOC's consultation proposes Sifi designation revival

    24 April 2023

    New proposals firm up rumours on non-bank systemic rules

  • FSOC ratifies vote on activities-based approach to systemic risk

    06 December 2019

    Move welcomed by life insurers’ association

  • FSOC drops Sifi designation in favour of activities-based approach

    11 March 2019

    Future Sifi designations contingent on cost-analysis are not welcomed by all

  • Eric Cioppa, the regulator's regulator

    10 January 2019

    Maine's superintendent of insurance has taken on the mantle of NAIC president for 2019. He talks to Sarfraz Thind about regulatory priorities and how he will marshal the 50 states to reach a common view

  • US Sifi designations: not exactly dead

    30 October 2018

    The Federal Reserve's work on large insurer regulation appeared to receive a final nail in the coffin when Prudential's Sifi designation was removed this month. Insurers have rejoiced, but systemic risk regulation has not been buried entirely. Sarfraz Thind reports

  • Prudential Financial loses Sifi status

    17 October 2018

    Insurer does not pose threat to financial stability, say US regulators

  • MetLife victorious in Sifi litigation

    19 January 2018

    FSOC agrees to end appeal against rescinding systemic risk designation

  • US should take industry-wide approach to systemic risk, says Treasury

    20 November 2017

    FSOC should not focus on specific firms when designating Sifi status