by Calculated Risk on 9/28/2008 04:01:00 PM
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Draft: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
From the House Financial Services Committee:
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008On suspending Mark-to-Market:
Washington, DC - Click the following links to view documents:
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Summary of Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Section-by-Section of Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
SEC. 132. SUSPENSION OF MARK-TO-MARKET ACCOUNTING.And on allowing banks to earn interest and maintain a "zero reserve ratio":
(a) AUTHORITY.—The Securities and Exchange Commission shall have the authority under securities laws (as such term is defined under section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)) to suspend, by rule, regulation, or oder, the application of Statement Number 157 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board for any issuer (as such term is defined in section 3(a)(8) of such Act) or with respect to any class or category of transaction if the Commission determines that is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and is consistent with the protection of investors.
SEC. 128. ACCELERATION OF EFFECTIVE DATE.Here is the previous text (hat tip Falcor):
Section 203 of the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 (12 U.S.C. 461 note) is amended by striking ‘‘October 1, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2008’’.
Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 - Section 203.Here are some parts on pricing mechanism:
"Interest on Reserves and Reserve Ratios
"Federal Reserve Banks are authorized to pay banks interest on reserves under Section 201 of the Act. In addition, Section 202 permits the FRB to change the ratio of reserves a bank must maintain relative to its transaction accounts, allowing a zero reserve ratio if appropriate. Due to federal budgetary requirements, Section 203 provides that these legislative changes will not take effect until October 1, 2011."
(d) PROGRAM GUIDELINES.—Before the earlier of the end of the 2-business-day period beginning on the date of the first purchase of troubled assets pursuant to the authority under this section or the end of the 45-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish program guidelines, including the following:So it's all up to the Secretary to establish the rules. Same with Warrants - it's up to the Secretary to negotiate.
(1) Mechanisms for purchasing troubled assets.
(2) Methods for pricing and valuing troubled assets.
(3) Procedures for selecting asset managers.
(4) Criteria for identifying troubled assets for purchase.
Here is the section on transparency:
SEC. 114. MARKET TRANSPARENCY.At least transactions will be made public online.
(a) PRICING.—To facilitate market transparency, the Secretary shall make available to the public, in electronic form, a description, amounts, and pricing of assets acquired under this Act, within 2 business days of purchase, trade, or other disposition.
(b) DISCLOSURE.—For each type of financial institutions that is authorized to use the program established under this Act, the Secretary shall determine whether the public disclosure required for such financial institutions with respect to off-balance sheet transactions, derivatives instruments, contingent liabilities, and similar sources of potential exposure is adequate to provide to the public sufficient information as to the true financial position of the institutions. If such disclosure is not adequate for that purpose, the Secretary shall make recommendations for additional disclosure requirements to the relevant regulators.