FDIC

Defying industry, regulators plow ahead with long-term liquidity rule

10/19/17

Federal regulators are moving forward with plans to finalize one of the last significant Obama-era rules governing long-term bank liquidity despite widespread expectations by banks that the proposal was all but dead.

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Regulators waive appraisals in hurricane areas to help rebuilding

10/17/17

Under a joint order, lenders still have to document the value of properties in storm-affected regions, but they will not have to depend on appraisers.

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Regulators shutter bank in Kansas

10/13/17

Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Argonia, Kan., was the seventh institution to fail this year.

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SoFi withdraws bank application in wake of scandal

10/13/17

Student loan platform Social Finance has withdrawn its application for deposit insurance, a month after former CEO Mike Cagney retired in the wake of sexual harassment allegations.

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ICBA opposes Square's ILC application

10/11/17

The Independent Community Bankers of America is formally opposing a bank charter application by payments processor Square, accusing it of trying to “avoid” certain “legal prohibitions and restrictions.”

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FDIC's Hoenig warns of deposit insurance downside: Moral hazard

10/11/17

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s No. 2 said deposit insurance helps prevent bank runs, but can also make banks more prone to taking on risk that can cost the public.

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As CFPB closes door on payday, OCC opens one for deposit advance

10/05/17

The world of short-term lending was shaken up Thursday as one regulator issued a rule cracking down on payday loans while another made it easier for banks to offer an alternative product.

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College try: Banks hope classes will help attract young employees

09/29/17

With baby boomers moving into retirement and many young folks eschewing careers in banking, the industry could soon be facing a talent shortage. Are more banking degree programs the answer?

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Money laundering issues continue to plague aspiring bank buyers

09/29/17

Washington Federal is the latest bank to pull an application after being flagged for insufficient Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

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Fed, FDIC weigh extending 'living will' deadlines

09/28/17

The agencies will give eight of the largest U.S. banks an extra year to file upcoming resolution plans, and suggested they may stretch out the filing schedule on a more ongoing basis.

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