Bank Innovation

JUNE 3, 2019

Julie Hill, a financial institutions regulation […]. 31, 2018, the digital-only challenger bank finally received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. It’s still unclear, however, if the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will grant the final approval.

FDIC 170

FDIC Regulation Operations Compliance 170

CFPB Monitor

MAY 22, 2020

The OCC has issued a final rule revising its regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Although the OCC’s proposed revisions were issued jointly with the FDIC, the FDIC did not join in the final rule. The final rule applies to national banks and federal savings associations.

FDIC 78

FDIC Lending Retail Compliance 78

Bank Innovation

APRIL 25, 2019

Fintechs are having trouble facing reality when it comes to obtaining bank charters, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams and Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting said here at the FDIC’s Fintech and the Future of Banking conference on Wednesday. WASHINGTON, D.C.

Fintech 186

Fintech FDIC Washington Conference 186

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 22, 2022

After announcing in 2021 their intent to work collaboratively to update the CRA regulations to achieve a more consistent framework, revisions to the CRA’s implementing regulations were recently proposed by the three U.S. banking regulators (the “2022 Joint Notice” or the “Proposal”).

Regulation 78

Regulation Community Lending Retail 78

BankInovation

APRIL 28, 2023

First Republic Bank shares fell as much as 54% in extended New York trading on speculation that it would be seized by regulators, as regional US lenders are pressured by deposit drains and weakening investments.

San Francisco 52

San Francisco FDIC New York Regional 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Small banks do not want to compete with the Amazons and Walmarts of the world when it comes to offering financial services for clients — and as of today, they more or less are protected from having to do so by regulations that prevent banks’ holding companies from branching too far outside of core financial services businesses.

Regulation 100

Regulation Retail New York Apple 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2019

Amazon, of course, stands out as a marquee name in the move to make the retail experience wholly digital commerce. There may be a groundswell against cashless retail, but then again, there also is a movement to take cash out of the equation. Much has been made of the coming of the cashless society. The Case Against Cash.

Retail 129

Retail New York City New York New Jersey 129

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite expectations for growth, bankers, regulators, investors, and others are watchful about potentially lower returns and credit risks ahead. Macy’s closing 125 stores signals ‘more pain’ for retailers,” ABC News reported Feb. Retailers like Pier 1, Papyrus and Express are closing 1,000 stores. Learn more.

Lending 195

Lending Trends FDIC Survey 195

PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

FDIC), National Credit Union Administration and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said small-dollar loans can play a key role in meeting credit needs because of temporary cash flow problems, unexpected expenses or loss of income during this period of economic stress.

FDIC 130

FDIC Meeting Regulation Lending 130

Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Takeaway 1 Signs point to increased loan modifications and loan workouts, and regulators have urged financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers. . Meanwhile, regulators are focusing fresh attention on prudent credit risk management of loans, especially CRE, and loan modifications in general. CRE loan accommodations.

Management 195

Management Risk Management Policies Lending 195

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2016

When Amazon, the largest retailer by market cap, says that it had its best day ever , it’s hard not to call that a sizzle – and then some. But when it comes to a tactic that plays rope-a-dope with the facts about something, say as serious as whether or not China hacked into the FDIC, then it is not at all cool. Amazon Sellers .

Retail 100

Retail FDIC Bitcoin Lending 100

Bank Innovation

APRIL 24, 2019

Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said today that he prefers private over government solutions when it comes to collecting and using consumer data for financial products and services, speaking at a fintech conference hosted here by the FDIC.

Data 170

Data FDIC Washington Conference 170

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Steve Boland, president of Retail at Bank of America, said in the post. FDIC), National Credit Union Administration and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency — urged bankers to begin offering such small-dollar loans to help consumers deal with temporary cash flow problems.

Charlotte 131

Charlotte America FDIC Guidelines 131

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The COVID-led commercial real estate crunch is also having a major impact on retail properties. The retail market has been under stress for several years, because of, you know, online sales and that sort of thing. retail sector hit an average of 20 percent in the second quarter, up from 9 percent when 2020 began.

New York City 227

New York City New York Missouri Philadelphia 227

PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2019

Among the main stories in payments in recent months has been the increasing push to reform federal banking laws so that legal cannabis retailers can move away from their cash-based businesses and move further into the world of the digital payments. On Tuesday (July 23), that push lost some steam, at least temporarily.

Taxes 187

Taxes US California Idaho 187

PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

Last week Robinhood, the company behind the free mobile trading app, filed an application to open an online bank that would be FDIC insured and offer high rates on savings and low rates on credit cards. retail consumers. retail consumers,” it says in its application to the OCC, according to the report.

FDIC 112

FDIC New York Mobile Online 112

Payments Source

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The vast majority of comment letters to the FDIC support the fintech’s banking venture, in stark contrast to the public outcry over the pre-crisis ILC bids by large retailers.

FDIC 67

FDIC Retail Fintech Lending 67

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

And [regulators] will have to allow us to report, consolidate and collect this information — and be able to report it to the authorities and regulatory bodies that need it.”. The company also offers an FDIC-insured checking account to help spur crypto-friendly banking, Johnson noted. They may or may not have had an online presence.

cryptocurrency 256

cryptocurrency Bitcoin blockchain FDIC 256

Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Independent Loan Review Systems in Banking Banking regulators have outlined expectations for effective, independent loan review and credit risk review. . The change reflects regulators’ expectations that financial institutions will develop loan review or credit review systems tailored to their specific risks and circumstances.

System 195

System Lending Policies Regulation 195

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

Second, this can be accomplished only if the industry does not have too much influence over its regulators and if the regulators have the ability to hire, train, and retain qualified staff. Third, the regulators need adequate financial resources. My lesson learned to the regulators, read your past lessons learned.

FDIC 78

FDIC Community Bank Regulation Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

The OCC’s recent proposed rule that seeks public comment on evaluation measure benchmarks, retail lending distribution test thresholds, and community development minimums under the new general performance standards – which is more fully explained below – also must be finalized before the OCC can fully implement the CRA final rule.

Community 131

Community FDIC Lending Survey 131

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 5, 2021

Another challenge is imposed by the very government that tries to assist LMI households: regulation. The operating cost is largely attributable to the distribution through the branch network and regulation. Since a bank can't cut regulation, they trim their branch network to lower those costs.

Regulation 78

Regulation Indiana Charlotte Community Bank 78

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

For retailers, such speed would shorten the length of time between a transaction being made and the funds’ arrival at the retailer. 19) announcement, the company said the application is with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Regulators had said a refiling would be permitted. In its Wednesday (Dec.

Utah 134

Utah FDIC System Retail 134

CFPB Monitor

MAY 6, 2021

According to the factual allegations in the OCFR’s Charge Letter : The Bank offers in-store retail credit financing as well as store-branded credit cards to Maryland consumers. In addition, legal challenges to the OCC and FDIC “ Madden -fix” rules and the OCC’s “true lender” rule continue to create uncertainty for participants.

Maryland 78

Maryland Lending Missouri FDIC 78

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 15, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. The OCC acted alone in issuing the final CRA rule without waiting to achieve consensus with the FDIC, the agency with which the OCC had jointly issued the proposed rule.

Community 60

Community FDIC Lending Examples 60

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2017

An industrial bank is an FDIC-insured depository institution that is generally subject to the same banking laws and regulations as any other bank charter type, with the important exception of the Bank Holding Act of 1956. ILCs are used to form industrial loan companies, better known as industrial banks. And those can take a while.

Industry 108

Industry Fintech FDIC Community Bank 108

Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2015

By capping the amount that banks can charge retailers for debit swipes, Dodd-Frank forced many to cover for the losses by ending free checking for low-end clients.” A recent Forbes commentary, Dodd-Frank, Community Bank Decline, And The Effect On U.S. Cities And Towns , also highlighted the Act’s impact on the nation’s community banks. “By

Compliance 150

Compliance Community Bank Community Survey 150

Celent Banking

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The FDIC expresses best the sentiment of worldwide regulators: “A bank’s use of third parties does not relinquish responsibility… but holds it to the same extent as if the activity were handled within the institution." " www.fdic.gov.

Risk Management 100

Risk Management Management Exercises FDIC 100

Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Yesterday at the ABA's virtual Conference for Community Bankers (CCB), Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman gave a speech, My Perspective on Bank Regulation and Supervision. Why discount thrifts, and not even count credit unions if the true concern is retail customers' ability to substitute? And what about branchless banks?

St. Louis 78

St. Louis Analysis Community Bank Community 78

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In particular, the report’s recommendations deserve attention because they are likely to influence future actions by the federal banking regulators and the CFPB. (The The report is also worthwhile reading for its discussion of the role of fintechs and other non-banks in providing consumer financial services and how that role has evolved.).

Fintech 78

Fintech Report Data Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 30, 2018

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) on which it invites public comment “to solicit ideas for building a new framework to transform or on ways to transform or modernize the regulations that implement the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA).”

Community 68

Community Regulation FDIC Groups 68

Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Due to new and emerging technologies, changing regulations, and ever-evolving customer expectations, banks and credit unions across the country are taking an assortment of different strategies to achieve their growth goals in 2020. In 2008, there were 7,061 FDIC-insured commercial banks in the U.S.

Lending 195

Lending Fraud Community FDIC 195

Payments Source

AUGUST 29, 2016

Financial institutions offering checkless checking is trending, and checkless checking accounts—as part of the FDIC’s 2011 Model Safe Accounts Pilot—appeared to perform well among the underserved consumer participants.

FDIC 62

FDIC Trends Compliance Regulation 62

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

1831d(a) (“Section 27(a)”), which governs the interest charges of state-chartered FDIC-insured banks. 93a, the OCC is generally “authorized to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the responsibilities of the office.” We urge the FDIC to propose and adopt a true lender rule that mirrors the OCC’s Proposed Rule.

FDIC 78

FDIC National South Dakota Lending 78

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

“We are going to have to lean into this digitized world, so that we can continue to serve our customers well into the 21st century,” ICBA President and CEO Cam Fine told the 24th World Congress of Savings and Retail Banks in Washington, D.C., See “Closing the Gap” in the November 2015 issue, online at www.independentbanker.org.).

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Analytics Lending 70

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 25, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. Qualifying activities include retail loans, community development loans, community development investments or community development services.

Community 97

Community Lending Meeting Retail 97

Gonzobanker

MARCH 22, 2023

Irvine Sprague, Former FDIC Director So Gonzo Bankers … how many of us have been hesitant lately to check our iPhone each morning to see what trouble may have hit the fan in the financial world during a few restless hours of slumber? Additionally, regulators and investors are growing more concerned about credit risk when the economy slows.

social media 78

social media Capital Risk Management Strategy 78