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U.S. Regulators to Bank Boards: “Debt is Good”

Perficient

The regulators feel that this proposed LTD rule would: Improve the resolvability of these banking organizations in case of failure, Potentially reduce costs to the Deposit Insurance Fund, and Mitigate financial stability and contagion risks by reducing the risk of loss to uninsured depositors.

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

Abrigo

Regulators take risk seriously, and knowing just how much risk your institution can take while remaining compliant is essential. The credit union was not reviewing 314(a) requests, not conducting independent testing, and could not provide regulators with a meaningful risk assessment. This does not make for a safe and sound institution.

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Ant Group Overhauling Operations To Satisfy Chinese Regulators 

PYMNTS

After having its $37 billion dual IPO pulled by Beijing, Jack Ma’s Ant Group is working fast to overhaul operations to comply with government regulations, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Jan. Chinese financial regulators called Ma and his leadership team to answer questions on the eve of the company’s stock market debut.

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After Seila Law, Will Congress Change the CFPB’s Leadership Structure?

CFPB Monitor

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which held that the CFPB’s leadership structure violates the separation of powers mandated by the U.S. Senate on June 17, 2020 would re-name the CFPB the “Financial Product Safety Commission”, and change its leadership to a five-member commission. A bill introduced in the U.S.

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Best Banking Books To Create The Modern Banker

South State Correspondent

Within the story are multiple lessons on dealing with the theory of constraints, choosing key performance indicators, organizational dysfunction, management, and leadership. Anthony has written eight bestsellers and offers an inspiring take on leadership. The book also contains the best appendix that you will ever read.

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EU Regulator Loosens Requirements For Bank Mergers

PYMNTS

Europe’s main banking regulator, an arm of the ECB , is trying to make it easier for the continent’s financial lenders to merge. This is in sharp contrast to the regulator’s previously-held position, which was strongly against such mergers. The logic is that the move will help jump-start a lagging economy.

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Mexican Regulator Gives Go-Ahead For Uber’s Cornershop Acquisition 

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Mexico’s antitrust regulator Cofece has approved the acquisition of grocery delivery platform Cornershop by Uber Technologies, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Dec. It was expected that Cornershop would continue operations with its current leadership and report to a board with majority Uber representation.