Bankruptcy Blogs

What’s systemic in the secondary mortgage market? Don't ask FSOC.

07/21/20

The Financial Stability Oversight Council’s plan to study the market explains very little about which activities or firms, like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will be designated as systemically important. Here's some clearer guidance.

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How KeyBank uses fintech partnerships to stay nimble

07/21/20

Jamie Warder, head of digital banking at KeyBank, says alliances with companies like HelloWallet have helped him and his team adapt to changing conditions during the coronavirus crisis.

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RBS tells employees to remain home; Shelton inches closer to joining Fed

07/21/20

The “vast majority” of the U.K. bank’s employees have been told they can work remotely the rest of the year; the controversial Fed pick is expected to clear the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday.

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Big banks urge HUD to shelve redlining plan. Small banks say not so fast.

07/20/20

The national conversation around systemic racism has compelled large banks to withdraw support from the “disparate impact” proposal. But community banks maintain that the proposed reforms would reduce frivolous claims.

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FDIC floats certification program for fintechs working with banks

07/20/20

The agency's request for information seeks comment on the idea of the FDIC partnering with a standards-setting organization to develop best practices for technology firms, among other things.

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Pandemic pushes FHFA to keep Fannie and Freddie 2021 goals static

07/20/20

The Federal Housing Finance Agency will extend the same GSE benchmarks of the past three years into 2021.

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Morgan Stanley to show how loans contribute to climate change

07/20/20

The New York bank has also joined a steering committee helping to develop a global accounting standard that financial institutions can use to measure their impact on global warming.

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OCC seeks to clarify oversight of third-party lending relationships

07/20/20

The OCC is proposing steps for determining which party is the "true lender," which affects how the agency oversees such arrangements.

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Bryn Mawr Bank shuts down investment advisory business

07/20/20

The Pennsylvania bank incurred $2.3 million in expenses in second quarter after winding down unit BMT Investment Advisers.

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Which fintechs will survive the pandemic?

07/20/20

Business models and adaptability will determine the success — or failure — of financial technology companies as they deal with fallout from the coronavirus outbreak.

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