Press Release: FDIC Modifies Approach to Resolution Planning for Large Banks

PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 18, 2025 FDIC Modifies Approach to Resolution Planning for Large Banks WASHINGTON – The FDIC today took action to modify its approach to insured depository institution (IDI) resolution planning. The purpose of this action is to focus the IDI resolution planning process on the operational information most relevant for the FDIC […]

Press Release: FDIC Announces Three Orders Against Discover Bank, Greenwood, Delaware

PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 18, 2025 FDIC Announces Three Orders Against Discover Bank, Greenwood, Delaware WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the issuance of three orders against Discover Bank, Greenwood, Delaware (Bank). Specifically, the FDIC issued an Amended and Restated Consent Order requiring corrective action, an Order for Restitution requiring a […]

CFPB guts staff as White House tries to dismantle agency

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is laying off more than 1,400 employees just days after a panel of judges said the bureau couldn’t fire employees without an assessment of whether the workers are unnecessary to perform the bureau’s legally mandated duties.

Oregon credit union to buy bank; Citizens taps Azra Pravdic

Marion and Polk Schools Credit Union announced plans to buy Lewis & Clark Bank in Oregon City; Citizens Financial Group tapped veteran McKinsey banker Azra Pravdic to join its executive committee; the Federal Reserve Board approved United Community Banks’ merger with ANB; and more in this week’s banking news roundup.