The Senate on Thursday confirmed Jonathan Gould, most recently a partner at law firm Jones Day, as the new head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or OCC, in a 50-45 vote. Gould, who will serve a five-year term, replaces Rodney Hood, who has been acting comptroller since February. Commenting on the confirmation, Hood noted that Gould’s private sector experience and commitment to public service “have prepared him to quickly advance meaningful reforms that will benefit the federal banking system.” “Mr. Gould understands the critical importance of right-sizing regulations to be appropriately tailored, embracing innovation in the The post Jonathan Gould Confirmed as Comptroller of the Currency first appeared on Executive Gov.
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