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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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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As David Barr, spokesperson for the FDIC, points out, “a vast majority of community banks remain well-rated and exhibit satisfactory corporate governance programs and compliance management systems.”.

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California Dept. of Business Oversight launches “true lender” investigation of auto title lender’s partnership with Utah bank

CFPB Monitor

The DBO indicated that it “is investigating whether LoanMart’s role in the arrangement is so extensive as to require compliance with California’s lending laws. Thus, both the OCC and FDIC have adopted regulations rejecting the Second Circuit’s Madden decision. The FDIC has not yet proposed a similar rule.

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OppFi files complaint to block “true lender” challenge by California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

CFPB Monitor

Given such continuing threats, non-bank participants would be well-advised to revisit their vulnerability to “true lender” challenges and their compliance with state licensing laws. Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Colorado. The DFPI is not alone in asserting a “true lender” claim.

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Mezu: What It Would Take To Replace Cash

PYMNTS

A certain amount of anonymity must be sacrificed to meet regulations like anti-money laundering (AML) compliance standards. Yet creating a true cash replacement is no easy task, especially if one wants it to work for everyone, everywhere.

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Navigating new overdraft fee guidance for community banks

Independent Banker

Learn what this means for the industry and how community banks can stay in compliance. Sound compliance management requires consistent written disclosures, procedures and actual practices. Mary Thorson Wright is a writer in Virginia. How the circular will affect community banks is not entirely clear.