Regulators issue joint warning on bank-fintech risks

While the federal banking agencies are not changing any current rules, they issued a joint statement Thursday cautioning banks about risks in third-party deposit partnerships. They are also seeking public input on bank-fintech partnerships more generally.

Joint Press Release: Agencies Remind Banks of Potential Risks Associated with Third-Party Deposit Arrangements and Request Additional Information on Bank-Fintech Arrangements

JOINT PRESS RELEASE | JULY 25, 2024 Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve BoardOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency________________________________________________________________ Agencies Remind Banks of Potential Risks Associated with Third-Party Deposit Arrangements and Request Additional Information on Bank-Fintech Arrangements The federal bank regulatory agencies today issued a statement reminding banks of potential risks associated with third-party arrangements to […]

Joint Press Release: Agencies Announce Public Outreach Meeting As Part of Their Review of Regulations

JOINT PRESS RELEASE | JULY 25, 2024 Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve BoardOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency________________________________________________________________ Agencies Announce Public Outreach Meeting As Part of Their Review of Regulations Federal bank regulatory agencies will hold a virtual public outreach meeting on September 25, 2024, as part of their review of regulations under the […]

Joint Press Release: Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Seek Comment on Interagency Effort to Reduce Regulatory Burden

JOINT PRESS RELEASE | JULY 25, 2024 Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Reserve BoardOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency________________________________________________________________ Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Seek Comment on Interagency Effort to Reduce Regulatory Burden The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced their second notice requesting comment to reduce regulatory burden. The Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction […]

Michigan community banks strike deal to merge

ChoiceOne Financial Services would pay about $180 million to acquire Fentura Financial in a bid to expand in Detroit’s suburbs. The deal would create a bank with more than $4 billion of assets.