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New York DFS Issues Guidance on Climate Change Risks for Financial Institutions

CFPB Monitor

On December 21, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) published guidance (the Guidance) to assist regulated institutions in assessing and managing their climate-related financial and operational risks.

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Today In Payments: Wirecard Files For Insolvency; New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations

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In today’s top news, Wirecard files for insolvency, and New York proposes easing regulations for cryptocurrency licenses. New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations. plans to offer a Samsung Pay Card that will operate like a digital wall for customers. Wirecard Files For Insolvency, Seeks Court Protection.

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NYSDFS Part 500 Cyber Amendments Finalized: What You Need to Know

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector.

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These Are Your Most Profitable Cash Management Clients

South State Correspondent

The treasury or cash management customer is usually a bank’s most profitable customer on a risk-adjusted basis ( HERE ). In this article, we discuss cash management profitability and rank the most profitable industries for banks to go after. As such, operating accounts have low-interest rate sensitivity.

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

Perficient

However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. As the center of the American financial landscape, it is probably not surprising that New York was the first state to implement regulations specifically designed to cover cryptocurrency activity.

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DFS500 Amendments: What You Need to Know

Perficient

The announcement of significant amendments to the DFS500 regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector. Issues and Findings Management: Document issues and gaps identified during risk assessments and control testing, crucial for compliance.

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New York Regulator Fines Pakistani Bank $630M

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is looking to fine Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) nearly $630 million for failing to comply with state and federal laws at its only U.S. Reuters reported news that if the fine is imposed, it would be the largest ever faced by a Pakistani bank.

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