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  This week’s headlining news item is the latest on CRA Modernization. A joint press release from the FDIC, OCC, and FRB issued today announced that due to pending litigation, they intend to rescind the Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued October 2023 and reinstate the framework that existed prior to its release. We’ll be closely watching how the agencies approach CRA implementation and will be sure to share insights and updates with you here.

On Friday March 21st, FinCEN issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. In the interim final rule, FinCEN revises the definition of “reporting company” in its implementing regulations to mean only those entities that are formed under the law of a foreign country and that have registered to do business in any U.S. State or

  This compliance news round up features developments from the OCC, Federal Reserve, The Treasury, and others. Continue reading to catch up on the most recent news impacting our industry. Federal Reserve Governor Bowman Nominated to be Vice Chair for Supervision March 17, 2025 Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle W. Bowman has issued a statement following her nomination by the president to be Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal

Despite the increasing adoption of digital payments, check fraud remains a significant challenge for financial institutions. According to FinCEN, check fraud losses in the U.S. totaled $21 billion in 2023, representing nearly 80% of global check fraud losses. The FTC reported that check fraud was high on the list of frauds that cost consumers over $10 billion in 2023. The persistent threat of check fraud has far-reaching consequences for the banking industry. Financial institutions face

Last week, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released significant updates regarding crypto banking, aiming to clarify regulations and expectations for banks involved in digital asset services. Here’s a breakdown of the key points from their latest releases: Interpretive Letter and Withdrawals The OCC issued an interpretive letter reinstating guidance on two critical fronts: crypto custody services and stablecoin reserves. This move effectively re-establishes the framework for banks to provide custody services