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FDIC Looks To Modernize Bank Reporting

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FDIC) is considering nixing its quarterly reports of banks in an attempt to modernize the way data is handled. To do so, the FDIC is going about a new competition among 20 data and technology firms to try and find the best way to move forward, WSJ reported. Recently, the FDIC also eased up the Volcker Rule.

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Should Congress Increase FDIC Insurance Limits?

South State Correspondent

In the wake of regional bank failures, one potential answer to equity shorting and bank runs is having the FDIC increase deposit insurance. We believe any change to the FDIC insurance coverage should aim to maintain and advance our credit markets. There is no escaping this conclusion: FDIC insurance promotes risk-taking by managers.

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FDIC: US Bankless Rate Set To Rise

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The number of Americans without bank accounts is expected to spike again in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic after hitting a low last year, according to a new report by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC). percent in 2019, the lowest since the FDIC began tracking this stat in 2009. The unbanked rate jumped to 8.6

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FDIC reports bumpy 4Q for banks, warns of credit risks ahead

American Banker

Deterioration in commercial real estate and credit card lending is a concern, FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg says. Net income at the nation's more than 4,000 banks dipped markedly in the final quarter of 2023, though for the full year it exceeded pre-pandemic averages.

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7 Highlights from the Latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile

Abrigo

Banking Trends from the FDIC's 2Q Report Net interest margin reached a new record low, but positive signs emerged in lending. Summary of the Latest FDIC Quarterly Profile. Takeaway 1 Nearly two-thirds of banks actually reported higher net interest income, but aggregate net interest income fell. Banking Data.

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Discover facing FDIC probe

Payments Dive

The card company also disclosed during its latest earnings report that a pricing issue affected merchants and merchant acquirers, some of whom will get refunds.

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FDIC: US Banks See Chargebacks Soar, Profits Tank Due To Pandemic

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According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), over half of all banks ended up reporting a decline in profits, and 7.3 In addition, the total number of problem banks the FDIC was watching rose for the first time since 2011, with 54 firms in the first quarter, up from 51. billion, Reuters wrote. Banks saw a $1.2

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