📢 Jerome Powell's Statements – Community Banking Conference
Washington, D.C. | October 9, 2025
💬 Key points made by the Federal Reserve Chair:
• He emphasized that community banks play a vital role in the American financial system, thanks to their close ties to local communities 👥🏦
• He stressed the importance of easing regulatory burdens without compromising the safety and stability of these banks ⚖️
• He explained that the Federal Reserve is committed to tailoring oversight to match the size and nature of small banks to avoid excessive bureaucracy 💡
• He noted that the conference is an opportunity for the Federal Reserve to hear challenges from the field directly 🎤
📈 The speech carried a clear tone of support for local banks at a time when markets are experiencing widespread regulatory tightening following the previous wave of banking disruptions.
