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Consumer Lending Compliance: Hot-Button Issues to Monitor

Abrigo

Consumer Lending Laws & Compliance Financial institutions offering consumer loans need to know about these major consumer lending laws and recent compliance issues. Takeaway 1 Risk tied to consumer lending compliance has been elevated as a result of the pandemic and associated operating challenges. Pandemic Issues.

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AmEx Faces Fed Inquiry On Business Card Sales Tactics

PYMNTS

FDIC) and the Treasury Department are looking to see if American Express Co. AmEx) harnessed strong and deceptive sales practices for card sales to business owners and if clients experienced negative effects, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Jan. Officials at the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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Compliance changes to watch in 2023

Independent Banker

The FDIC approved a final rule to increase initial base deposit insurance assessment rates by 2 basis points until the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) achieves the FDIC’s long-term goal of a reserve ratio of 2% of insured deposits. The FDIC’s long-term goal for the reserve ratio of insured deposits. Source: FDIC.

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FDIC reports bumpy 4Q for banks, warns of credit risks ahead

American Banker

Deterioration in commercial real estate and credit card lending is a concern, FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg says. Net income at the nation's more than 4,000 banks dipped markedly in the final quarter of 2023, though for the full year it exceeded pre-pandemic averages.

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Cryptocurrency risks, rewards and red flags for financial institutions

Abrigo

Cryptocurrency regulation is on the horizon The ups and downs of the cryptocurrency scene have illuminated a need for guidance for traditional financial institutions. Takeaway 2 While these financial products are appealing, the lack of stability and consumer protections surrounding them are a concern for the FDIC. ? . What's next.

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OCC issues final CRA rule (but FDIC takes a pass)

CFPB Monitor

The OCC has issued a final rule revising its regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Although the OCC’s proposed revisions were issued jointly with the FDIC, the FDIC did not join in the final rule. The final rule applies to national banks and federal savings associations.

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Revolut Adds Crypto To US Offerings With Paxos Deal

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with an app and debit card, is expanding its range of services into the realm of cryptocurrency trading with a big assist from Paxos. With Paxos Crypto Brokerage, companies can leverage our expertise and regulatory compliance to easily and securely integrate crypto into their applications. Revolut made its U.S.

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