The First Federal Home Loan Bank Oversight Hearing in 15 Years with Ryan Donovan CEO of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks
Summary
Mark Treichel interviews Ryan Donovan, CEO of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, following their first congressional oversight hearing in 15 years. They discuss the system’s role in providing liquidity to credit unions, recent GAO validation, and significant contributions to affordable housing. The conversation also covers improved coordination with the Federal Reserve post-2023 banking crises and regulatory challenges for CDFIs.
Topics discussed
Intro and Sponsor: Credit Union Exam Solutions
Guest Intro: Ryan Donovan and FHLB Oversight Hearing
Credit Union Growth and GAO Validation
Affordable Housing Program and Voluntary Contributions
Fed Interoperability and Liquidity Crisis Lessons
Regulatory Treatment of Advances and NCUA Chair
CDFI Support and The MENT Act Legislation
Hearing Takeaways, Insurance Members, and Outro
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