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Ireland Crypto Regulation Looms

PYMNTS

In Ireland, reported CryptoGlobe , the Irish cabinet has approved legislation that will bring more regulation to the sector. Separately, in India, the action toward crypto regulation seems to be … inaction. Banks are well capitalized. The site noted that the new rules still await passage by the country’s legislative body.

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Financial Institution Regulators Address Financial Inclusion, Expansion of Access to Credit, and Further Consumer Protection from Discrimination

CFPB Monitor

federal and state financial institution regulators have taken meaningful, proactive steps to acknowledge financial inequality issues, reach out to traditionally underserved populations to expand access to credit, and further protect consumers from discrimination. This blog post contains a summary of those efforts.

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2020 CRE Outlook: Trends Expected to Shape Commercial Real Estate Lending

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Despite expectations for growth, bankers, regulators, investors, and others are watchful about potentially lower returns and credit risks ahead. And regulators have urged financial institutions to prepare for an eventual cyclical change while credit performance remains strong – and to do so as they originate new loans and in credit reviews.

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The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing

Abrigo

An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance. FDIC FIL-46-2013 October 8, 2013. Over the last six years, that rate has risen less than 175 basis points to 1.83% (as of October 2019).

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Guidance on TDRs Eases Coronavirus Workout Pressures

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Banking regulators say short-term, COVID-19-related loan modifications shouldn't automatically be categorized as TDRs. Regulators also announced other guidance tied to reporting and risk-based capital rules. Regulators also announced other guidance tied to reporting and risk-based capital rules.

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The Future Of Fintech 2019: Check Out The Full Agenda

CB Insights

Discussion with senior regulators including the Commissioner of the SEC and the Former Chair of the FDIC. Conversations with leading VCs including: Homebrew, Ribbit, Commerce Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, & Nyca Partners. GET THE 81-PAGE FINTECH TRENDS REPORT. Download the free report for all the details.

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The Current State of Ag Lending: Challenges for Borrowers, Lenders, and How to Overcome Them

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The FDIC issued an advisory to FIs encouraging safe and sound lending practices in today's ag lending environment. FDIC) issued an advisory to financial institutions encouraging exceptionally safe and sound lending practices in agricultural lending. On January 28, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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