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Bump On The Road To National FinTech Charters?

PYMNTS

The news came Thursday (May 2) that, per a ruling in federal court in New York, the State Department of Financial Services can move forward with a suit that looks to derail national bank charters for FinTech companies. The national licenses would let FinTechs lend money and paychecks to consumers.

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National banks must continue exercising caution with cryptocurrencies

American Banker

It's no accident that national banks have, so far, been insulated from major crypto disasters. Congress and the incoming administration should take heed and avoid eliminating the guardrails that have kept banks safe.

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Big Tech Increasingly In Regulators’ Spotlight — And Crosshairs

PYMNTS

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks — OK, make that months — for big tech firms as regulators look ever more closely at business tactics. Government Accountability Office, which offered a similar embrace in February of this year. Privacy and Competition.

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2022 Dodd-Frank Stress Test Scenarios Released

Perficient

Federal bank regulators work together to design Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (“CCAR”) stress tests that are designed to ensure that even in the case of a severe recession, significant banks can lend to households and businesses. As repeated by federal bank regulators, the required economic scenarios are not forecasts.

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Fraud typologies all financial institutions should know

Abrigo

Regardless of the current budget, regulators will expect adequate technological and human resources to protect the institution's safety and soundness. Institutions should also offer scenario-based exercises and provide access to updated fraud prevention resources to ensure staff can respond effectively to suspicious activities.

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Maxine Waters Says Regulators Should Consider Shutting Down Wells Fargo

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Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued a report last week suggesting that regulators might want to consider shutting down the scandal-ridden Wells Fargo. It added that Congress should consider passing laws that would require regulators to use these aggressive punishments.

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Dear Mr./Ms. Bank Regulator

Jeff For Banks

My firm will occasionally provide feedback on correspondence to our clients'' regulators. I thought about what we should have said to the regulator, versus the sweet words I was encouraging our client to use. Below is a sample letter to your regulator, saying it like you mean it. Warm Regards, Schmidlap National Bank.