Inside Tether’s plan to counter a ‘bank stablecoin’
Pro-crypto regulations could draw U.S. banks into the market, providing fresh competition. CEO Paolo Ardoino spoke with American Banker about the digital asset firm’s strategy.
Some of the costliest bank failures have one thing in common
When a Chicago bank crashed, delivering a major blow to the Deposit Insurance Fund, regulators said they suspected fraud. Historically, that’s a common story.
Medallion Financial settles with SEC over fraud charges
The New York City-based specialty finance company must pay $3 million as part of a settlement with the SEC for allegedly inflating its stock price. Its president must pay a separate $1 million fine.
Bank groups warn of regulators’ cybersecurity weaknesses
A coalition of trade groups urges federal agencies to match private-sector cybersecurity standards.
Bowman sworn in as Fed vice chair for supervision
Michelle Bowman has officially taken the reins as the Federal Reserve’s top regulatory official, giving her the ability to advance policy proposals.
JPMorgan opens fintech accelerator program in UK
The bank says it hopes to help improve the payments ecosystem and meet the needs of underserved customers through supporting U.K.-based fintechs.
Exclusive: Sens. Banks, Cortez Masto to offer FHLB pay bill
A forthcoming bill from Sens. Jim Banks, R-Ind., and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., would allow the Federal Housing Finance Agency director to set limits on executive pay at the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Banks want to merge. Here’s why it’s still not happening
Some banks hope to use M&A as a way to play defense, either because they need to shore up their deposits or because they have aging CEOs and are looking for an exit. But investors aren’t wild about the deal math.
OCC denies state supervisors’ request to restrict preemption
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood responded to a letter from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors regarding federal preemption of state banking laws by saying that the agency’s standards comply with law, court precedent and White House policy.
Ken Moelis plans to step down as CEO of his investment bank
The 66-year-old banker will take on the role of executive chairman at Moelis & Co. Co-President Navid Mahmoodzadegan will become CEO.