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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is a United States federal agency created in 1933 in response to widespread bank failures in the 1920s and early 1930s.  The FDIC's mission is to maintain... more +
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is a United States federal agency created in 1933 in response to widespread bank failures in the 1920s and early 1930s.  The FDIC's mission is to maintain stability and consumer confidence in the United States banking system by insuring deposits, monitoring the health of financial institutions and managing receiverships.  less -
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FDIC Enforcement Spotlights Deficiencies in Kansas Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering Program

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On December 27, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a notice of assessment of a civil money penalty against a Kansas-based bank. The action, originally brought in November, imposed a $20.4 million...more

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Nutter Bank Report: December 2023

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A recent OCC report identified key issues facing the federal banking system, including increasing credit risk due to higher interest rates, increasing risk in commercial real estate lending, prolonged inflation, declining...more

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FinCEN Issues $15 Million Dollar Civil Penalty Against Shinhan Bank America for Alleged Failure to Implement and Maintain...

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On September 29, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) entered into a consent order with Shinhan Bank America (“SHBA”), which imposed a $15 million dollar civil penalty against SHBA for allegedly willfully...more

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Top PHive Crypto Enforcement Notes: January Edition

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Happy New Year! While the holidays hopefully provided a chance to rest and recharge, things have not slowed down in the world of digital asset enforcement. We see a growing dedication of resources by government law...more

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Nutter Bank Report: March 2022

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CFPB Announces Intention to Expand Enforcement Against Unfair Discrimination - The CFPB has published an updated examination manual for evaluating unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices (“UDAAPs”), which explains...more

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Federal Financial Regulators Issue Warnings About Russian Sanction Evasion Attempts

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With the imposition of sweeping new sanctions on Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine, federal financial regulators are issuing warnings about efforts to evade these actions. On Monday, March 7, 2022, the...more

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Nutter Bank Report: December 2020

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FDIC Modernizes Brokered Deposit Rule and Amends Interest Rate Restrictions - The FDIC has adopted a final rule that establishes new standards for determining whether deposits made through certain kinds of arrangements...more

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Bank Report: December 2019

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FDIC and OCC Propose CRA Modernization Rule with Opt-Out for Small Banks The FDIC and the OCC have jointly proposed amendments to modernize the agencies’ Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations, which are intended...more

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Federal agencies clarify SAR filing requirements for financial services provided to hemp-related businesses

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On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies, in consultation with state banking regulators, clarified the legal status of hemp growth and production under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks providing financial services to...more

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Banking Services for Hemp Growers – FinCEN Makes a Statement

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On December 3, 2019, FinCEN, along with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in consultation with the Conference of...more

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Is the Bank Open? Federal Agencies Clarify Regulatory Requirements for Banking Hemp

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On December 3, several federal agencies issued guidance (Guidance) that, by its terms, “provide[s] clarity” regarding “the regulatory requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks providing services to hemp-related...more

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Banking Regulators Ease SAR Reporting Requirements Applied to Hemp-Related Businesses

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On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies – the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), and the Office of the...more

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Should the Financial Industry Be Detecting Future Mass Shooters?

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The United States continues to be plagued by mass shootings, which appear to be increasing in both frequency and lethality.  Certain businesses have reacted by adjusting their business models, such as the recent decision by...more

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