Financial regulations

Deposit rate cap epitomizes bad regulation for small banks

04/10/19

The decade-old rule, now under review, is outdated and another example of one-size-fits-all regulation, community bankers say.

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Why is OCC scared of public input?

04/08/19

A senior official recently criticized how some groups responded to the OCC’s initial steps to reform the Community Reinvestment Act. It’s a worrying sign that the agency will ignore concerns raised by advocates.

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Warren doubles down on ending ‘too big to jail’

04/03/19

The Massachusetts senator introduced legislation Wednesday that would require executives of large corporations to serve jail time when their companies commit crimes, including for violations of civil law.

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No free pass for fintechs

04/03/19

Community banks are open to working with innovative financial startups, but regulators must ensure they face the same oversight standards as traditional banks.

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OCC names new chief of large-bank supervision

04/01/19

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has promoted Maryann Kennedy to oversee about 800 OCC examiners who supervise the largest banks.

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Look forward, not backward to fix FDIC's flawed brokered deposit rules

04/01/19

Current rules developed in the early 1990s were driven more by politics than facts.

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California lawmaker considers statewide CFPB

03/27/19

Assemblywoman Monique Limon is in the “early stages” of exploring how to create a state-level Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as part of a broader push for more consumer protection for state residents.

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Bank regulators aren't doing enough to address economic inequality

03/27/19

The Financial Stability Oversight Council should adopt measures that help vulnerable communities.

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The story behind Varo Money’s bank charter push

03/26/19

Varo Money might become the first challenger bank to get a national bank charter. CEO and co-founder Colin Walsh explains why he wants Varo to become a bank.

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Smaller institutions should embrace, not oppose, fintechs

03/22/19

Financial startups are becoming important partners for community banks and credit unions, despite lobbying efforts to limit their growth.

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