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Federal banking agencies issued proposed guidance on risk management for third-party relationships

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have released proposed guidance for banking organizations on managing risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology-focused entities such as bank/fintech sponsorship arrangements. partnerships, joint ventures), including technology companies.

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Diversity reports at two federal agencies offer glimpse of regulatory review under impending Dodd-Frank diversity standards

CFPB Monitor

In October 2013, six federal agencies proposed joint diversity standards for public comment. Despite the fact that the FDIC and OCC had taken measures to promote diversity as directed by Dodd-Frank, both reports concluded that more could be done. Final standards could be issued in the near future.

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CFPB issues final diversity and inclusion standards

CFPB Monitor

The other agencies were the OCC, Fed, FDIC, NCUA and SEC. While the final standards generally track the standards proposed by the agencies in October 2013, they provide some clarifying language in response to public comments.

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Independent Loan Review & Credit Risk Review System Objectives

Abrigo

This article is substantially updated from a 2013 blog post. The Federal Reserve, the OCC, the NCUA, and the FDIC repeatedly pointed out that the nature of loan review or credit risk review at a given bank or credit union will vary. It also monitors compliance with applicable regulations and laws.

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LendingClub Settles With SEC, DOJ

PYMNTS

The DOJ investigation centered on whether LendingClub had – between January 2009 to September 2010 – misled its FDIC-insured loan originator, WebBank , leading the bank to underwrite over 200 loans that did not conform to the bank’s lending requirements. The DOJ Finding.

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Wading Through the Waters

Independent Banker

In June, five federal agencies (including FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve) announced approval of a final rule that modifies regulations applying to loans secured by properties located in special flood hazard areas. taxes and insurance.

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Lack of an M&A Strategy May Leave You Dateless at the Prom

Gonzobanker

Between the end of 2010 and 2013, one new bank opened in the United States. . The costs of regulatory compliance, investments in new technology, investments in physical and digital channels, and thinning industry margins mean banks will need to be of a “certain” size to succeed long term. 20 years ago 10 years ago Today.