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FDIC issues NPRM requiring banks to provide accurate record-keeping in connection with third-party arrangements

On September 17, the FDIC released an NPRM aimed at strengthening record-keeping requirements for banks’ holding deposits from third-party non-bank companies (i.e., fintechs). The proposed rule seeks to mitigate risks among...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

More Data Needed to Counter Narrative Linking Bank/FinTech Relationships with "Bank Runs"

In a recent news release, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu reiterated the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) support for the FDIC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the brokered deposit rule....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed issues enforcement action after inspections, examinations

On September 11, the Fed announced a written agreement entered by a bank holding company and its Connecticut state-chartered bank, with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the State of Connecticut Department of Banking...more

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DOJ announces its withdrawal from the 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines

On September 17, the DOJ announced its withdrawal from the 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines, stating the 2023 Merger Guidelines will be the only authoritative statement across all industries. This decision followed collaboration...more

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OCC releases final rule on the Bank Merger Act

On September 17, the OCC approved a final rule amending its procedures for reviewing applications under the Bank Merger Act. The rule will aim to provide clearer guidelines for institutions regarding the OCC’s review process...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

New OCC Bank Merger Act (BMA) Guidance

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released guidance regarding its planned changes to the Bank Merger Act (BMA).  The New Rule: Explicitly adds financial stability as a key factor for assessing mergers,...more

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Banking regulators extend comment period on bank-fintech relationships

On September 13, the Fed, OCC and the FDIC (the agencies) released a notice extending the comment period of their request for information regarding bank-fintech arrangements by one month. The notice extends the original...more

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CFPB Challenges Financial Institutions to Produce Evidence of Affirmative Consent to Overdraft Fees

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On September 17, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a circular explaining that financial institutions may violate the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and its implementing regulation, Regulation...more

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FDIC issues list of banks examined for CRA compliance

On September 4, the FDIC released its latest evaluations of state nonmember banks for compliance under the CRA. The Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 requires public disclosure of...more

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FDIC sunsets its FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool

On September 5, the FFIEC announced the sunsetting of the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) on August 31, 2025. The CAT, introduced in June 2015, was a voluntary tool designed to help financial institutions identify...more

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Bank faces class action over its overdraft fee practices

Recently, a bank customer and his business filed a class action complaint in the Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District Superior Court against a Connecticut-based bank alleging that bank engaged in unlawful business practices to...more

Venable LLP

Custody Battles: The FDIC's Latest Proposed Rule on FBO Accounts

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The FDIC has issued a proposed rule that would apply to practically all bank-fintech arrangements that use custodial deposit accounts to provide customers with transactional features (also called "FBO" accounts for short)....more

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Fed’s Barr speaks on changes to Basel III and liquidity requirements

On September 10, the Fed released the prepared remarks given by the Vice Chair for Supervision, Michael Barr, on changes to the Basel III endgame proposal and the capital surcharge for global systemically important banks...more

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U.S.-U.K. treasuries convene to discuss financial stability goals

On September 3, the Department of the Treasury hosted the tenth official meeting of the U.S.-U.K. Financial Regulatory Working Group in Washington, D.C. Officials from both countries discussed economic and financial...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Podcast: Deep Dive into the Regulatory Landscape of Bank Partnerships Featuring American Fintech Council CEO, Phil Goldfeder [More...

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McGlinchey attorneys Robert Savoie and Rachael Aspery are joined by Phil Goldfeder, the CEO of the American Fintech Council, in this installment of the Deep Dive into Bank Partnerships. The podcast focuses primarily on...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC’s Acting Comptroller discusses the evolution of bank supervision

On September 3, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu delivered remarks on the evolution of bank supervision at a recent international conference, focusing on the transformation of bank supervision over the last...more

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FDIC releases seven enforcement actions for June and July 2024

On August 30, the FDIC released a list of seven administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in June and July. The public orders comprised six safety and soundness orders, two of which were consent...more

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FDIC announces updates to its examination handbook

On August 29, the FDIC announced that the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) updated its examination handbook. These updates revised specific parts and renamed it from the “Development and Acquisition”...more

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CFTC fines bank $3M for recordkeeping failures and more

On August 14, the CFTC issued an order simultaneously filing and settling charges against a swap dealer (the respondent) for allegedly violating the Commodity Exchange Act and related regulations. The order stated the bank...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed issues cease and desist against bank

On September 4, the Fed and the Texas Department of Banking published a cease and desist order alleging deficiencies identified in a Texas-based bank’s corporate governance, risk management and compliance with BSA/AML laws....more

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California Court Upholds Daily Transaction Limits On Bitcoin ATMs

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A year ago, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills,  Assembly Bill 39 and Senate Bill 401, that created the California Digital Financial Assets Law.  SB 401 added Section 3902 to the Financial Code to prohibit an operator of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Fed Issues Cease and Desist Order for Crypto-Related Compliance and Risk Management Deficiencies

On September 4, the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) released enforcement actions against a Texas-based bank, addressing regulatory violations and compliance lapses. The Fed, joined by the Texas Department of Banking (TDB),...more

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OCC releases August CRA evaluations for 17 institutions

On September 3, the OCC released its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations for August. The OCC evaluated 17 entities, including national banks, federal savings associations and insured federal branches of...more

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Guarding Against Fraud and Loss–What You Need to Know When Taking Security by Way of a Bank Guarantee

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Bank guarantees (BGs) are a very old invention yet remain one of the most common forms of security that are provided in respect of leasing and other property transactions. Despite their prevalence, there are a number of risks...more

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CFPB issues filing instructions, other resources for nonbank registration

On August 23, the CFPB issued a Filing Instructions Guide and launched the Nonbank Registry webpage to help nonbank entities understand, register and comply with the Nonbank Registration Rule (the Rule). As previously covered...more

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