BANKING REGULATIONS

Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges
Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges
August 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, Web3 businesses need banking partners. But on Thursday (Aug. 8), news broke that Pennsylvania-based Customers...

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US Regulators Issue Joint Statement on Bank-FinTech Partnerships
US Regulators Issue Joint Statement on Bank-FinTech Partnerships
July 26, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Three federal bank regulatory agencies said Thursday (July 25) that they are considering “additional steps” to ensure banks effectively manage risks associated with bank-FinTech arrangements....

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OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
July 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Political polarization presents a long-term risk to banking, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu said Wednesday (July 17). The Office of the Comptroller of the...

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Neobanks See An Opportunity As Banks Move Away From Free Services
Neobanks See An Opportunity As Banks Move Away From Free Services
July 05, 2024  |  Banking

The arguably natural consequences of fee caps and limits on debit interchange — and the uncertainty of the regulatory climate — are now showing up...

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Banking as a Service Faces ‘Slowdown’ as FIs Wait for Regulatory Clarity
Banking as a Service Faces ‘Slowdown’ as FIs Wait for Regulatory Clarity
June 21, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

For the banking as a service (BaaS) firms, the Synapse bankruptcy, the cease-and-desist order against Evolve, and the wait for regulatory clarity are all proving...

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VersaBank Seeks Canada’s Permission for Stearns Bank Acquisition After US Approval
VersaBank Seeks Canada’s Permission for Stearns Bank Acquisition After US Approval
June 14, 2024  |  Acquisitions

VersaBank needs only one more regulatory approval to proceed with its acquisition of Stearns Bank Holdingford. The bank received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of...

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Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
May 14, 2024  |  Banking

Testimony from some of the top regulators in the country ahead of a Wednesday (May 15) Capitol Hill hearing on bank oversight took note of...

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Federal Judge Blocks CFPB Rule Limiting Credit Card Late Fees
Federal Judge Blocks CFPB Rule Limiting Credit Card Late Fees
May 10, 2024  |  Credit Cards

The government’s new rule that would limit credit card late fees has been blocked by a federal judge in Texas. In a Friday (May 10)...

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Report: Morgan Stanley Facing Probes of Anti-Money Laundering Practices
Report: Morgan Stanley Facing Probes of Anti-Money Laundering Practices
April 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Morgan Stanley is reportedly facing investigations by several agencies into how its wealth management division vets and monitors clients who may pose money-laundering risks. The Securities and...

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