Core Viewpoint - The recent release of Epstein files has implicated executives from various industries, including finance, raising concerns about potential fallout for companies like Goldman Sachs due to their general counsel's correspondence with Epstein [1][2]. Regulatory Environment - Fed Governor Michael Bar expressed concerns that the rollback of bank supervision could weaken the Federal Reserve's supervisory role, potentially leading to risks in the banking system [3]. - A memo from Mary Aken, director of supervision, outlined a new regulatory framework focused on significant risk issues rather than excessive documentation processes that do not impact safety and soundness [4]. - The current regulatory changes are seen as beneficial for the economy and bank lending, as they aim to streamline processes and focus on essential risk management [5][6].
Goldman Sachs CEO: I disagree with Michael Barr that rollback of regulations is unsafe