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FDIC Approves Square For Banking License

PYMNTS

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) gave the green light to an application from the FinTech firm Square to create a de novo industrial bank in Utah, the agency said on Wednesday (March 18). FDIC staff found that Square satisfied each of the statutory factors required for approval, subject to certain conditions.

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Bank trade groups seek more time to comment on FDIC proposed signage and advertising rule

CFPB Monitor

In a letter sent earlier this month, the Bank Policy Institute, the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America (the “trade groups”) have asked the FDIC for more time to comment on the agency’s proposal , published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2022, to update its existing regulations governing use and misuse (..)

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Response from community groups to OCC/FDIC joint CRA proposal

CFPB Monitor

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued only by the OCC and the FDIC. If the OCC and FDIC move forward without agreement from the Federal Reserve, different banks could be faced with wildly different CRA regimes. Notably absent was the Federal Reserve, which did not join in on the proposal or offer a counter-proposal.

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Banks knock FDIC over growing tab for last year's failures

American Banker

billion, and trade groups are criticizing the FDIC's process, arguing that it lacks transparency. Larger banks are responsible for a special assessment to cover the costs of the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The price tag has ballooned by $4.1

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FDIC extends comment period for proposed signage and advertising rule

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has announced that it is extending by 45 days the comment period for proposed changes to its signage and advertising rule. Several banking trade groups sent a letter to the FDIC requesting the 45-day extension. Originally set for February 21, the comment deadline is extended to April 7, 2023. Continue Reading

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Trade Groups Say “No Thanks” to Notion that FDIC Should Consult CFPB Before Approving Bank Mergers

CFPB Monitor

One issue raised in the RFI is “to what extent should the CFPB be consulted by the FDIC when considering the convenience and needs factor and should that consultation be formalized?”. Similar to the other industry trade groups, the BPI letter noted that the CFPB was not granted by Congress a right to review or comment on bank mergers. (B)

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This week’s podcast episode: Use of the FDIC name and logo: proceed with caution

CFPB Monitor

We discuss the FDIC’s final rule on misuse of the FDIC name or logo, advisory to insured banks on deposit insurance and dealings with crypto companies, and cease and desist letters to five crypto companies alleging they made false and misleading statements about deposit insurance. To listen to the episode, click here.

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