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FDIC Releases Latest Information Regarding the Deposit Insurance Restoration Plan

Perficient

Since that blog was published, the FDIC has issued an update on its Restoration Plan for the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF). The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act) requires the FDIC Board to adopt a restoration plan when the DIF’s reserve ratio—the ratio of the fund balance relative to insured deposits—falls below 1.35

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FDIC: US Bankless Rate Set To Rise

PYMNTS

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

PYMNTS

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. billion, Reuters wrote.

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Weekly Wrap: Varo gets FDIC approval, as Curve prepares for US launch

Bank Innovation

In this episode, editors discuss the following news developments: The implications of banking startup Varo’s FDIC approval; How U.K. Welcome to the latest episode of our Weekly Wrap series, for the week ending Friday, Feb. card startup Curve opened a New York City office in advance of its U.S. launch; and Wells Fargo’s […].

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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. Chronology of Compliance Engagement In the pre-personal computer age , FDIC examiners would simply show up at a bank, often by surprise, and start requesting documents from bank executives.

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FDIC issues cease and desist letters alleging false or misleading representations about deposit insurance on crypto-related products

CFPB Monitor

On August 19, 2022, the FDIC issued cease and desist letters to five crypto companies, alleging they made false and misleading statements about FDIC deposit insurance and demanding immediate corrective action. The five companies are FTX US, Cryptonews.com, CryptoSec.info, SmartAsset.com, and FDICCrypto.com. Part 328, Subpart B.

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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

There are several benefits to community banks in using a loan-level hedge program, but how does a community bank choose a safe solution? The Benefits of a Loan-Level Hedge Program First, let us consider the benefits of a loan hedging program for community banks.