WASHINGTON (MNI) – The following notice was posted Friday by the
Federal Reserve:

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday extended the comment period
until April 30, 2012, on a proposed rule to implement the enhanced
prudential standards and early remediation requirements in the
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

The proposal includes a wide range of measures addressing issues
such as capital, liquidity, single counterparty credit limits, stress
testing, risk management, and early remediation requirements. The Board
extended the comment period to allow interested persons more time to
analyze the issues and prepare their comments. Originally, comments were
due by March 31, 2012.

** Market News International Washington Bureau: 202-371-2121 **

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