The CFPB Pendulum Swings Back: Regulatory Retreat Under Trump
January 3, 2025 By Trace Dodge, Capstone Financial Services Analyst Capstone expects the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its aggressive rulemaking agenda under the Trump administration in 2025. While the CFPB will continue to enforce the law,...
Beyond the Blueprint: How Federal and State Regulators Will Reshape the Housing Industry
January 3, 2025 By Makenzy Mohrman, Capstone Financial Services Director Capstone expects elevated housing and real estate policy action in 2025, with the Trump administration initiating government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) reform and stepping up pressure on the...
Insurer Checkup: PE Scrutiny Grows, But Annuities Gain from Deregulation
January 3, 2025 By Makenzy Mohrman, Capstone Financial Services Director Capstone believes insurers will continue to face more scrutiny over investment strategies, reinsurance practices, and the use of data intelligence tools. Exposure to catastrophe risks and extreme...
Trump 2.0: EU Braces for Major Economic and Policy Overhaul
January 2, 2025 By Mathew Gilbert, Head of Capstone’s European Practice Capstone believes President-elect Trump’s second administration will profoundly impact Europe’s economic and policy outlook. We believe Trump 2.0 will not be like his first term. Given his...
