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Cryptocurrency risks, rewards and red flags for financial institutions

Abrigo

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.

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FDIC issues final rule on brokered deposits and interest rate limits applicable to less than well capitalized institutions

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has issued a final rule that establishes a new framework for analyzing whether deposits made through deposit arrangements qualify as “brokered deposits” and amends the methodology for calculating the interest rate restrictions that apply to less than well capitalized insured depository institutions (IDIs).

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First New Community Bank In Decades Headed To US Market

PYMNTS

is set to see its first new community bank in decades, as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) lent its approval for MOXY Bank to launch in Washington, D.C. The bank is one of several newly proposed community banks in the region, with goals of disrupting the financial services landscape, including business and corporate banking.

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Disruptive technology will not kill banks

Jeff For Banks

Now the amount of money in US registered investment companies exceeds that in FDIC insured banks. How long before those corporate accounting system providers strike a deal with some regional or national bank to provide seamless views to corporate customers? Was Vanguard a disruptor? No worries, probably not your customers.

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Southeast Asia B2B FinTech Keeps VC Wheels Turning

PYMNTS

bank technology firm securing $100 million to expand in the region. Plus, an accounts payable technology company announced a $127 million equity round. In France, Libeo , which offers invoice processing automation technologies for small businesses in need of accounts payable optimization, secured $4.32 KarbonCard.

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MOXY Preps Launch Of New Community Bank With NYMBUS

PYMNTS

in decades, has announced that it is working with technology solutions company NYMBUS to integrate its core digital banking and payment services. Following approval by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Washington, D.C.’s MOXY bank , preparing to be one of the first new community banks to launch in the U.S.

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Axos Bank Expands Commercial Presence In NYC, LA

PYMNTS

15) that it will launch regional commercial banking operations in New York and Los Angeles in an effort to grow its corporate client base and connect existing business customers in the markets with its senior banking professionals. and offer clients FDIC-insured accounts. The bank announced Thursday (Aug.