Fed dings top midsize bank over money laundering concerns
The Federal Reserve Board issued an enforcement action against Customers Bank, citing compliance deficiencies related to its digital asset strategy and instant payments network.
Market turmoil aside, ‘talk of doom and gloom overstated’ for banks
The stock swoon of early August, however, raises red flags and could delay an anticipated rise in loan demand for banks in need of stronger interest income, analysts caution.
Banks rebuff FHFA inquiry into the Federal Home Loan Banks’ mission
The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants to update the dual mission of the Federal Home Loan Banks. Members of the private bank cooperative say their regulator has no authority to redefine the mission.
Uninsured deposits, not brokered deposits, led to 2023 bank failures
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s focus on implementing stricter control over brokered deposits is misguided, a former chairman on the agency writes, and misses the real lessons of 2023’s bank failures.
Political bluster threatens the Fed’s ‘vibes-based’ independence
As the 2024 election season once again puts the Federal Reserve’s independence under a microscope, some observers see a weakness in one of the landmark policy arrangements that undergird the financial system as we know it.
Bank allies say FDIC brokered deposit plan reflects outdated thinking
Industry experts argue that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s recent brokered deposit proposal, which would expand the classification of brokered deposits and reverse key elements of a 2020 rule, reflects outdated thinking and may discourage banks from holding such deposits.
Citigroup’s trading division hit with fresh toxic-culture claim
A female employee is now suing ICAP and Citigroup, alleging she was subjected to years of unwanted sexual attention and threats by a Citi trader.
Riding a strong regional economy a Georgia bank plans more branches
First National Community Bank CEO Ryan Earnest said his institution would likely use its entry into Paulding County, an Atlanta suburb, as a template for future expansion.
Blackstone Targets Richer Clients Than Its Rivals for a New Fund
The infrastructure fund dubbed BXINFRA targets individuals with at least $5 million of investments
Two banks explain why they are going the BaaS ‘middleware’ route
Lincoln Savings Bank and Vantage Bank are two new clients of banking-as-a-service provider Unit. They say it improves their ability to ‘go direct’ rather than hinder it.