Chopra calls on FDIC to step up AML enforcement after TD case
TD Bank Group’s money-laundering-related crimes have sparked questions of how banks should be penalized for moving dirty money. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said the FDIC should do more.
SBA’s biggest lending program is expanding. So are its problem loans
With default levels drifting higher, some program participants are calling on the incoming Trump team to rethink the Small Business Administration’s approach to underwriting
How AI could change the work of bank CEOs
Managing the CEO’s AI could be a new responsibility of support staffers, experts say.
Joint Press Release: Agencies Release Annual Asset-Size Thresholds Under Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
JOINT PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 19, 2024 Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve Board Agencies Release Annual Asset-Size Thresholds Under Community Reinvestment Act Regulations The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation today announced the 2025 updated Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) “small bank” and “intermediate small bank” asset-size thresholds. The CRA regulations establish the framework […]
Fraud-fighting numberless credit cards look for a market
Not all banks and fintechs are on board with numberless cards, and some payment professionals question whether they are worth the cost.
Five trends to keep in mind as overdraft-fee battles heat up
While the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau seeks to cap overdraft fees, banks and credit unions are fighting the effort. Nuances that don’t fit either side’s narrative can get lost in the rhetoric.
Former BaaS bank cited again by regulators
The Federal Reserve issued an enforcement action against Lineage Bank and its holding company, following a similar move by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. earlier this year.
First Guaranty slashes dividend to just 1 cent a share
The Louisiana-based bank reduced its dividend to a penny, the second reduction it has made this year as it tries to bring down expenses and generate more capital.
Banks seek injunction to stop CFPB’s $5 overdraft rule
Bank trade groups filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s $5 overdraft fee rule from going into effect late next year.
As we integrate AI into banking, we must preserve our humanity
The integration of artificial intelligence into financial services demands a human-centered approach. This is both a moral obligation and a strategic necessity.