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FDIC’s New Banker Engagement Site (BES): Improving CRA & Compliance Exam Communication

Perficient

This month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) launches it new Banker Engagement Site (BES) through FDIC connect. Already reviewed by Perficient, BES provides a secure and efficient portal to exchange documents, information, and communications for consumer compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examinations.

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Brex Offers FDIC Insurance, Adds Chief Legal Officer

PYMNTS

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.

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FDIC issues advisory on deposit insurance and crypto assets

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has issued an “Advisory to FDIC-insured institutions Regarding Deposit Insurance and Dealings with Crypto Companies ” to address the agency’s concerns regarding misrepresentations about FDIC deposit insurance by certain crypto companies. The FDIC identifies two issues that can create customer confusion.

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FDIC reports falling bank profits, warns of CRE and other risks ahead

American Banker

FDIC Chairman Gruenberg cautioned about deteriorating commercial real estate loans and unrealized losses on securities in a high interest rate enviroment. Net income at banks fell 4.6% year over year in the third quarter, though it remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest Quarterly Banking Profile.

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Acquisition and integration considerations for banks in 2024

Abrigo

Account for the details before your FDIC bank acquisition Consider these tips for assessing your institution and a to-be-acquired institution for a smooth integration You might also like this webinar, "Valuation and purchase accounting: Navigating the changing M&A landscape."

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Lessons Learned From the Fourth United States Bank Failure of 2023

Perficient

A rather small bank, as of the end of its first quarter, the bank reported $139 million in total assets and $130 million in total deposits in its FDIC Call Report. Mr. Herndon named the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) as receiver, allowing the FDIC to take control of the Heartland Tri-State’s operations.

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FDIC Hit By ‘Inadvertent’ Major Data Breach

PYMNTS

In an internal FDIC document obtained by The Washington Post , it was revealed that the data of 44,000 FDIC customers was breached by an employee who left the agency in February. The memo was distributed on March 18 by FDIC Chief Information Officer and Chief Privacy Officer Lawrence Gross Jr. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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