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

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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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Understanding U.S. Regulator’s Proposed Extended Comment Period

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Earlier this year, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) unveiled a proposed rule that would reshape the landscape for certain financial institutions. Learn More: U.S.

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Federal Reserve Extends FedNow Service Comment Period

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Background: On June 11, 2021, the Federal Reserve published in the Federal Register a proposal to amend Regulation J to govern funds transfers through the Federal Reserve Bank’s new FedNow Service by establishing a new subpart C. Interbank wires will now move funds faster than Venmo. Comments must reference Docket No.

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Moving to One Minute TRACE Reporting: A Review of FINRA Proposed Changes to Rule 6730

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With the move to electronic trading and increased trade volume, FINRA has been considering ways to provide more timely and detailed data to the marketplace and regulators. Current Time Requirements. In place since 2005, a 15-minute outer limit reporting timeframe currently applies to transactions in: Corporate bonds. Agency debt securities.

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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

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Hsu discussed vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency framework and recent volatility with stablecoins in pointed remarks at the DC Blockchain Summit 2022. leadership in the global financial system and economic competitiveness; financial inclusion; and responsible innovation. . Responsible Innovation “. Contagion risks are real.

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Text Messages From Debt Collectors? Not in My Backyard!

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It took 44 years for the law to catch up to modern technology, but the CFPB finally did it in 2021 with Regulation F’s guidelines for FDCPA-compliant electronic communications like email and text messages. Regulation F’s call frequency limits do not apply to email, text messages, or other electronic communications.

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Court Strikes Down MetLife's 'Systemically Risky' Label

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The DC District Court on Wednesday ruled against the Financial Stability Oversight Council's designation of the insurance giant MetLife as a systemically risky nonbank, though the opinion behind the order was sealed and the reasoning behind the decision remains unclear.

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