American Banker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency fined City National Bank $65 million for a litany of risk management problems, including inadequate management of third-party risks and fraud risk management.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2020

On Friday (July 31), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced Varo Bank has been granted its full-service national bank charter. Department of the Treasury that charters and regulates financial institutions. Varo is the first consumer FinTech to receive a new national bank charter from the U.S.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 25, 2020

The OCC has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) seeking comments in connection with a comprehensive review of its regulations on electronic activities of national banks ( 12 CFR part 7, subpart E ) and federal savings associations ( 12 CFR part 155 ). Comments on the ANPR must be received by August 3, 2020.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The US bank regulator OCC has imposed a USD 65 million fine on RBC ’s American unit, the City National Bank , over its risk management and internal controls.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2020

Chinese regulators have seized control of nine financial institutions (FIs) alleging they violated rules and jeopardized the country’s financial system. Only through a regulator takeover can the problems be forcibly dealt with through administrative measures.”. The regulators insist the takeovers will ensure stability of the firms.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

In Ireland, reported CryptoGlobe , the Irish cabinet has approved legislation that will bring more regulation to the sector. Separately, in India, the action toward crypto regulation seems to be … inaction. The site noted that the new rules still await passage by the country’s legislative body.

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JULY 16, 2019

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin believes that Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency could pose as a national security threat. In a press conference on Monday (July 15), Mnuchin warned that Libra “could be misused by money launderers and terrorist financiers” and that it was a “national security issue.”.

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Cisco

JUNE 7, 2022

It also put an even greater emphasis on cyber risk management within institutions and financial regulatory agencies. The FS-ISAC’s predictions for 2022 and beyond reflect the challenging cyber risk environment for financial institutions: Nation-state cyber campaigns will mirror geopolitical tensions. Regulators will tighten the reins.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

To enable continued innovation and growth in the digital economy, the Business Roundtable is asking Congress to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy law that establishes a national privacy framework and strengthens protections for consumers. This would help the management of U.S.-based companies.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Regulation. EU Gears Up To Propose New Big Tech Regulations. The Digital Services Act is forecast to revamp content management on platforms such as Facebook and Google. Australian Regulator Looks Into Merger Law Changes. California’s Proposition 24 Vote Could Bolster Digital Privacy Laws In Other States.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

With claims that the company aimed to coerce music venues into using its Ticketmaster subsidiary, the Justice Department is reportedly gearing up to take legal action against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. The merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation brought together two of the music industry’s most formidable forces.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

With claims that the company aimed to coerce music venues into using its Ticketmaster subsidiary, the Justice Department is reportedly gearing up to take legal action against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. The merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation brought together two of the music industry’s most formidable forces.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

European Union (EU) regulators want feedback from users and digital service providers before they craft new rules that could manage giant tech firms Google, Facebook, Amazon and Uber, Reuters reported. Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg published “Charting the Way Forward: Online Content Regulation.”

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Perficient

AUGUST 16, 2023

Heartland Tri-State began operations in 1985 under the name First National Bank of Elkhart. In 2017, the bank was converted from its National Charter to a Kansas state-chartered bank and renamed Heartland Tri-State Bank. In 2019, it expanded by buying its fourth branch from a competitor.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

According to Bloomberg , the Monetary Authority of Singapore published a new consultation paper that revealed new and existing venture capitalists will no longer be subject to the same rules that apply to fund managers overall, including capital requirements and business conduct regulations.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Manage third-party risks, especially for relationships involving higher-risk or critical activities. . * * Note that the AML Act of 2020 requires the issuance of changes to the Customer Due Diligence and Beneficial Ownership Rule.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As described in the first post of this series , a key component of effective asset/liability management (ALM) is managing risks. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. Takeaway 3 Two methods of measuring short-term interest rate risk are a gap analysis and, more commonly, an income simulation. Earnings at Risk.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

is officially in a recession, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Now, banks and credit unions must determine how to safely and effectively manage risk in the portfolio while also driving growth at their institution. The national effects remain opaque and will continue to change – do not get complacent.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

founder and managing director of cybersecurity venture firm AllegisCyber , and co-founder of DataTribe , a cybersecurity startup in Washington, D.C., Ackerman added that a number of states will adopt some version of Europe’s strict General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ). Will the New Year bring an increase in cyberattacks?

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

increased regulation over content delivered online through platforms may be on the horizon. This past week, Britain’s federal government said its media regulator, known as Ofcom, would be given new oversight to monitor and regulate material posted on the web by companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter. In the U.K.,

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 27, 2020

The OCC issued a letter last week stating that “a national bank [and a federal savings association] may provide. Through intermediated exchanges of payments, banks facilitate the flow of funds within our economy and serve important financial risk management and other financial needs of bank customers.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In remarks given on Tuesday to the National Association of State Attorneys General (NAAG), CFPB Director Chopra promoted an aggressive approach to enforcement by both the CFPB and state attorneys general (AGs). Advocated for the expansion of state AGs’ authority.

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MARCH 24, 2019

Australia is including an additional $390 million in its new budget to boost its financial regulation sector, according to Reuters. In addition, National Australia Bank advisors engaged in misconduct and illegal activity, including misappropriation of client funds, according to the report.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Where to begin Develop a member business lending strategy Developing a sound MBL strategy, or tightening an existing one, can help credit unions achieve long-term success in managing member business lending risks. Get ready for the next credit cycle with credit department housekeeping tips from this webinar.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Positive Aspects of AI in Financial Services As noted by the OCC, advances in computing capacity, increased data availability, and improvements in analytical techniques, have significantly expanded opportunities for banks to leverage AI for risk management and operational purposes.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 9, 2019

Banks and credit unions must learn about these upcoming changes, adjust for them, and meanwhile continue to operate their existing institutions and meet customers’ needs while following all of the regulations that come with being a financial institution. These two tracks will help financial institutions to manage risk and drive growth.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

So, you’re the CEO of a national banking corporation or a national savings bank. Therefore, your primary federal bank regulator is the Office of the Controller of the Currency (OCC). The OCC conducts frequent on-site examinations as they investigate, prepare, and then issue its reports of examination.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

In today’s top news, Apple manufacturer and supplier Foxconn has returned to production, the Department of Justice charged two Chinese nationals with laundering over $100 million in cryptocurrency, and TurboTax’s deal to buy Credit Karma has sparked antitrust concerns. Two Chinese Nationals Charged With Laundering $100M In Crypto.

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Cisco

JULY 12, 2022

A key challenge is managing iterations of infrastructure in global financial enterprises which have spanned 50+ years of digitization. This leads to many generations of installed technology sets with diverse hardware and software systems, all that need to be tracked and managed, secured, and audited. Infrastructure Management.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

This year’s conference will feature industry experts, financial institution peers, BSA/AML professionals, CPAs, law enforcement, auditors, and regulators selected especially for their expertise and timely knowledge. Network with bankers, auditors, and regulators Networking has always been table stakes to ThinkBIG conference attendees.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

The report explores how companies in G20 nations are preparing for risks related to technological disruption, regulation and cybersecurity. “More must be done to ensure sufficient infrastructure and processes are in place to proactively manage business threats in 2019.”

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

Kadena’s existing blockchain clients include $3 billion asset manager USCF Investments, healthcare technology company Rymedi, and leading Latin American technology business Alteum, as well as one of the world’s top 100 largest banks, and Fortune 500 companies. The current policy is a non-policy.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

A board of appeals in New York state has revoked earlier regulations surrounding payroll cards developed by the New York State Labor Department after determining that the NYSDOL exceeded its rulemaking authority under the New York State Commissioner. Reports in the National Law Review Tuesday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

Particularly troubling is that more than 50 percent of sites use outdated Windows software to manage their industrial control systems, and 40 percent have unsecured, direct internet connections. A recent survey found that 85 percent of industrial sites have at least one device that can be remotely accessed.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2018

CUs are also actively communicating with law enforcement agencies, keeping regulators informed about suspicious activity, while receiving tips on noticeable trends that these same agencies are eyeing. Recently, though, many CUs have turned to technology-driven solutions to help members more efficiently communicate their needs and feedback.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2018

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India’s main investigative agency in the country, has filed charges in the Punjab National Bank fraud case against Nirav Modi, the jewelry retail owner, and his uncle Mehul Choksi, as well as senior executives at the state-run lender.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2016

As a general rule, most startups aren’t too happy when the regulator comes around, and it is rarely indicative of good news. Uber had many wonderful years of asking for forgiveness instead of permission and managed to build a worldwide ridesharing empire on the strength of that conviction.

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