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Weekly Wrap: Varo gets FDIC approval, as Curve prepares for US launch

Bank Innovation

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: The implications of banking startup Varo’s FDIC approval; How U.K. card startup Curve opened a New York City office in advance of its U.S. Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap series, for the week ending Friday, Feb.

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New York Sees Most Bank Branch Closures In US

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are closing branches, but the New York area is seeing more closures than most, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (Feb. The research filtered data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Banks across the U.S. There was a 2.2 percent drop during the same time period a year earlier, the research showed.

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FDIC Defines Bank Regs For FinTechs

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) is setting new regulations for FinTechs and industrial banks that will enhance transparency and establish record-keeping requirements, the agency said on Tuesday (March 17). In 1987, parent banks were allowed to bypass FDIC oversight and regulations. .

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FDIC examiners may need higher pay, freer voice to bolster supervision

American Banker

The FDIC's New York regional office faced staffing shortages throughout its supervision of now-failed Signature Bank. Experts say more competitive wages, culture shifts and whistleblower protections could help regulators attract and retain talent and improve oversight.

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New York Venture Bank Seeks National Bank Charter

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New York Venture Bank, a new financial institution (FI) created by big names in the financial services industry, has applied for a national bank charter. FDIC), the news report noted the new bank will begin with $100 million in capital. According to a Wednesday (Nov. According to a Wednesday (Nov.

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FDIC issues guidance on multiple re-presentment NSF fees

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has issued new supervisory guidance (FIL-40-2022) on multiple non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction. In the guidance, the FDIC addresses potential risks arising from multiple re-presentment NSF fees, risk mitigation practices, and the FDIC’s supervisory approach. .

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Lessons Learned From the Fourth United States Bank Failure of 2023

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A rather small bank, as of the end of its first quarter, the bank reported $139 million in total assets and $130 million in total deposits in its FDIC Call Report. Mr. Herndon named the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) as receiver, allowing the FDIC to take control of the Heartland Tri-State’s operations.