Division of Banks Warns of Risks from Representments Causing Multiple NSF Fees -
The Massachusetts Division of Banks has issued a supervisory alert letter to warn banks about certain legal risks and risks of regulatory...more
9/29/2021
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Fed Issues Proposed Rule for New Instant Electronic Payment Service -
FedNow The Federal Reserve has issued a proposed rule that would govern funds transfers over the Federal Reserve’s new 24x7x365 service that will...more
6/28/2021
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Federal Banking Agencies Expand Eligibility to Use Streamlined Call Reports -
The federal banking agencies have adopted a final rule to reduce regulatory reporting requirements for certain banks with total assets of less...more
6/27/2019
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1. FDIC Proposes Changes to Deposit Insurance Assessment Rule for CBLR Banks
The FDIC has published a proposal that describes how the agency would apply the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (“CBLR”) framework previously...more
2/28/2019
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FDIC Approves 3-Year Phase-In for Adverse Effects on Capital from CECL -
The FDIC has approved a final rule that will provide banks with the option to phase in over a three-year period the day-one adverse effects on...more
12/21/2018
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Federal Banking Agencies Propose Alternative Capital Framework for Community Banks -
The federal banking agencies have proposed a new community bank leverage ratio (“CBLR”) framework that would simplify regulatory capital...more
12/3/2018
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...OCC to Begin Accepting Applications for Bank Charters for Fintech Companies
...Agencies Issue Rules Implementing 18-Month Exam Cycles for Community Banks...more
8/31/2018
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Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act Signed into Law
President Trump signed into law the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the “EGRRCPA”) on May 24. The EGRRCPA...more
5/31/2018
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Best Interest Standard ,
Broker-Dealer ,
BSA/AML ,
Community Banks ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) ,
Depository Institutions ,
Economic Growth Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act ,
FASB ,
FFIEC ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Leverage Ratio ,
Military Lending Act ,
Military Service Members ,
New Guidance ,
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The Federal Reserve Board has released a policy statement that details the framework it will follow in setting the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (“CCB”) for private-sector credit exposures located in the United States. The...more
9/30/2016
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The Nutter Bank Report is a monthly publication of the firm's Banking and Financial Services Group.
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1. FDIC Approves Proposed Rule to Limit Incentive-Based Compensation Arrangements
2. Congress Considers...more