Discover, FDIC reach consent agreement
Payments Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The agreement, issued last week, addresses “shortcomings” in Discover Bank’s compliance management system for consumer protection laws, the company said.
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Payments Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The agreement, issued last week, addresses “shortcomings” in Discover Bank’s compliance management system for consumer protection laws, the company said.
Payments Dive
JUNE 8, 2023
The guidance is aimed at helping banks address the operational, compliance and strategic risks of third-party tie-ups, such as those with fintech firms.
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PYMNTS
JULY 22, 2020
Brex , the San Francisco financial technology startup, is offering FDIC insurance on its no-fee cash management account, the company announced Wednesday (July 22). The new feature in Brex Cash allows customers the choice to hold cash savings with FDIC insurance, or invest in Money Market Funds.
Perficient
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In various press releases, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has highlighted that an estimated $16.3 January 1 through March 31, 2024), larger banks will be expected to remit payments by June 28, 2024. This financial strain emphasizes the critical need for effective regulatory oversight.
Abrigo
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Managing loan workouts and modifications Tips for preparing your bank or credit union to handle an increased volume of problem loans while ensuring prudent credit risk management. Takeaway 2 Meanwhile, banks and credit unions will likely see a beefed-up regulatory emphasis on credit risk management practices, especially tied to CRE. .
Perficient
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Manage third-party risks, especially for relationships involving higher-risk or critical activities. YOU MAY ENJOY: Regulatory Reporting in Financial Services Modernizing CRA Regulations Managing compliance risk frameworks in alignment with existing risk profiles is crucial as customer needs evolve.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2021
Talk Android posts a letter from the company in which it says there will be "no immediate impact" to accounts and that users don't need to do anything right now, with their funds housed in FDIC insured accounts with BBVA. And, the company says it wants to make the transition "as smooth as possible" for customers.
PYMNTS
JUNE 29, 2020
FDIC) is looking to modernize bank reporting. Now, with the pandemic necessitating staying at home and out of crowded tourist spaces, customers are wondering if the payments are worth it at all. FDIC Looks To Modernize Bank Reporting. A Merchant’s How-To For Managing The Contactless Payments Surge And SCA Requirements.
CFPB Monitor
APRIL 7, 2022
The FDIC has issued the March 2022 edition of Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights which includes a description of some of the most significant consumer compliance issues identified by FDIC examiners during consumer compliance examinations conducted in 2021. Fair lending.
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Thirteen Republican Senators have sent a letter to FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams urging the FDIC to take action to ensure that lawful businesses are no longer at risk of adverse financial consequences as a result of “Operation Choke Point, and its associated culture and Choke Point-like regulatory actions.”.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 12, 2019
Founded by Lamine Zarrad and George Kurtyka in 2017, Joust aims to help independent professionals find more financial stability and avoid late payments amid the irregular payment system for freelance work. Our platform not only saves time, but also reduces uncertainty and mitigates the risk of late and non-payment.”.
South State Correspondent
APRIL 16, 2024
FDIC insurance doesn’t matter until it matters, and the funds in many digital wallets are not insured. Many of these account holders would be open to hearing about what banks can do for them regarding treasury management and payments. to move the money via a real-time payment or debit card, taking 30 minutes.
CFPB Monitor
JUNE 18, 2019
Last week, the FDIC published its Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights that provides observations about its consumer compliance supervision activities in 2018. The FDIC’s anonymized exam findings include: Overdraft Programs. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”) Section 8 Violations.
PYMNTS
MARCH 19, 2020
FDIC Approves Square for Banking License. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) granted Square a banking license to operate a de novo industrial bank in Salt Lake City. Square Financial Services will originate commercial loans to the retailers that use Square for payments. It will keep its drive-through windows open.
Abrigo
MARCH 20, 2020
The FDIC recently reiterated that financial institutions should determine whether loans affected by COVID-19 should be reported as TDRs. This real and sudden situation on a large scale has many financial institutions seeking novel ways to handle their loans, according to Regan Camp, Abrigo Managing Director of Advisory Services. “If
Abrigo
JULY 22, 2022
Takeaway 2 While these financial products are appealing, the lack of stability and consumer protections surrounding them are a concern for the FDIC. ? . Takeaway 3 Financial institutions should notify the FDIC of crypto-related activity and be familiar with the risks of the cryptocurrency world. . Crypto turbulence. What's next.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 5, 2020
The company has initiated its own banking and payments program to move landlords beyond antiquated platforms using spreadsheets and more manual tools, according to the release. QED Investors , Khosla Ventures and SVB Capital also participated in the round, the release stated.
Perficient
APRIL 2, 2021
The five federal agencies are: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Federal Reserve Board (Fed), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the. Risk Management. AI may be used to augment risk management and control practices. Credit Decisions.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has announced its new SHRM Payment Solution, a press release says, which will focus on faster delivery of payment to employees via electronic means. residents in the near future, PYMNTS writes, according to a report by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC). percent.
Abrigo
MARCH 31, 2017
Commercial real estate lending continues to receive regulatory scrutiny and reminders for financial institutions to practice solid risk management. FDIC officials in March outlined several types of weaknesses in loan underwriting, administration and oversight practices that are emerging at some banks with CRE portfolios.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
FIS, the bank software and payment technology firm, unveiled a collaboration with Quontic Bank on the Bitcoin Rewards Checking Account. The rollout makes Quontic “the first FDIC insured financial institution in the U.S. The rollout makes Quontic “the first FDIC insured financial institution in the U.S. Aeldra’s U.S.
Bank Innovation
MAY 30, 2019
Tally, an automated debt management app that consolidates and pays down customers' debts, is adding savings to its personal finance toolkit.
PYMNTS
JULY 25, 2019
On a global stage, one size does not fit all when it comes to payments. In an interview with PYMNTS, Deirdre Ives, CEO and managing director at Wirecard North America, noted that when it comes to innovation, issuers face challenges in meeting the needs and expectations of a diverse populace of users spanning borders and cultures.
PYMNTS
JUNE 10, 2019
The company has reportedly been hiring numerous product managers and engineers. The major products being developed include “payment experiences” that aim to help riders and Uber Eats users to save money or to help drivers manage their own money, according to a posting for a job. However, this would potentially be years away.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 29, 2020
Neobank startup Joust is rolling out a new banking app to help freelancers and self-employed people manage their businesses, the company announced on Wednesday (Jan. The app was designed using input from customers and features an analytical dashboard, Joust Visa debit card management, invoice creation, payments and more.
Payments Source
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Brex currently relies on bank partners to offer credit cards and cash management accounts to small and midsize businesses. It is looking to charter its own FDIC-insured institution to be a direct provider.
Independent Banker
DECEMBER 31, 2022
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.
CFPB Monitor
APRIL 28, 2022
In 2005, the federal prudential regulators—including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)—issued Interagency Guidance on Response Programs for Unauthorized Access to Customer Information and Customer Notice.
PYMNTS
MARCH 4, 2019
small business loan volume has given its SMB loan portfolio greater than “almost 98 percent of FDIC-insured banks,” citing FDIC statistics on outstanding loans of less than $1 million. Managing Director Bernardo Martinez in a statement. In a press release on Friday (March 1), Funding Circle said its U.S.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The funding round was led by new investor Coatue Management, a slew of celebrity backers and Big Tech executives. Step customers get a bank account that is insured by the FDIC, as well as a secured spending card backed by Visa and the P2P payments platform. Users can transfer funds in real time without any fees.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Becoming unbanked also means losing access to other credit products or the ability to receive digital payments or disbursements via traditional channels, further reducing the money these individuals can save in an attempt to bolster their financial standing. In the U.S., million households lacked access to bank accounts as of 2019.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
There’s a lot of competition to capture the $6 trillion in online payments for U.S. What new initiatives might lack in excitement, they make up for in shifting the payments conversation. According to an FDIC study , 6.5 Findings from the Federal Reserve reinforce the need for payment choice. percent of U.S.
Independent Banker
MARCH 31, 2022
Julieann Thurlow, CEO of Reading Cooperative Bank, hopes other ICBA member banks will support the CHUCK payment network. A different kind of peer-to-peer payment service is now available, “built by community banks for community banks.”. Photo by Donis Perkins. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Name: Alloy Labs Alliance’s.
CFPB Monitor
MAY 22, 2020
The Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, and NCUA have issued “ Interagency Lending Principles for Offering Responsible Small-Dollar Loans.” It also approves the use of “effectively-managed third party relationships” to implement small-dollar loan programs. Effective management of credit, operational, compliance, and other risks.
Independent Banker
JUNE 30, 2022
It provides a wide range of financial solutions for business and individuals, including commercial and business banking, treasury management, and mortgage services. They include everything from low-cost HOA checking and high-earning money market accounts to treasury management products. Two bank charters (which doubles FDIC coverage).
Abrigo
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Consumer lending compliance — like other aspects of enterprise risk management at financial institutions — saw a huge impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous regulatory resources go into detail, including fair lending videos from the FDIC and examination procedures published on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s website.
Independent Banker
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Cyber insurance not only provides financial reimbursement for losses; it also equips the insured with access to a list of preapproved incident response experts that are required to help the bank manage a cyber event. For example, some might exclude the payment in a ransomware attack. Not every policy is going to be the same.
PYMNTS
AUGUST 3, 2020
Consumers get to keep their existing banking relationship, but receive real-time, value-added financial management services based on spending patterns and goals. Many of our student customers today are struggling to manage their money as they work part-time and attend school,” she said.
Abrigo
MARCH 25, 2020
Garver Moore, Managing Director of Abrigo Advisory Services, said the regulators’ statement provided helpful communication for community financial institutions and their borrowers and members during the responsive phase of the pandemic. In a joint statement March 22, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Late last year , Robinhood began offering a cash management service. The Robinhood cash management feature is offered in partnership with a bank, and includes debit cards, and, critically, deposits backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). As of December of 2019, Robinhood is now at 10 million subscribers.
PYMNTS
MARCH 26, 2020
As part of that stimulus package , payments of as much as $1,200 will be given to individuals, and $500 per child. The remaining tens of millions, those who do not have direct deposit payment information on file with the IRS … will have to wait for the proverbial (paper) check in the mail. FDIC) has estimated that 8.4
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Lots to manage, lots of warning lights to watch – and a lot of consumers awaiting risk-proofed innovations. 27 percent: Share of American consumers who are unbanked or underbanked, according to the FDIC. 27 percent: Share of American consumers who are unbanked or underbanked, according to the FDIC.
Abrigo
JUNE 11, 2021
Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Regulators stress sound risk management practices that include the ability to identify and measure interest rate risk (IRR). FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review. Credit Risk Management. check out Webinars. Asset Liability Modeling.
Payments Source
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
soon to be under new management — on Square’s ILC application could foreshadow how other fintech firms seek banking powers. A decision by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
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