Who’s Who at the Helm of Federal Banking Regulatory Agencies? Newly inaugurated President Trump signed his first batch of Executive Orders on January 20, 2025. Among them was an Executive Order that included a regulatory freeze, blocking all regulatory agencies from proposing or issuing any rules until they are reviewed and approved by a Trump-appointed executive. We have started to see those Trump-appointed executives take their places across the financial regulatory agencies and expect them […]
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Federal Regulators Extend Comment Period For RFI on Bank-Fintech Partnerships
On September 13, 2024, Federal regulators (FDIC, OCC, FBR) announced an extension of the comment period for its Request for Information (RFI) concerning partnerships between banks and financial technology (fintech) companies. Originally set to close at the end of September 2024, the new deadline is now October 30, 2024. Key Highlights of the Announcement Purpose of the RFI: The regulators aim to gather insights on the evolving landscape of bank-fintech partnerships, particularly regarding how these […]
FDIC Releases Second Set of Q&A on Required Use of FDIC Logo: Key Takeaways for Financial Institutions
FDIC Releases Second Set of Q&A on Required Use of FDIC Logo: Key Takeaways for Financial Institutions In a move to ensure clarity around compliance with its regulations, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a second set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) on its final rule, “Use of the FDIC Official Sign and Advertising Statement” (Part 328). This new release builds on the FDIC’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency and guide banks […]
FDIC Enforcement Actions Released for May 2023
Last Friday, the FDIC released its list of administrative enforcement actions against bankers and individuals in May of this year. The release outlined four enforcement actions consisting of two orders of prohibition, one consent and personal consent order, and one order to pay a civil money penalty. Interestingly, the civil money penalty was ordered against an individual officer of the bank. The enforcement action orders Brenda Faye Barnes, of FNB Bank, now known as Cadence […]
Interagency Requirements for Third-Party Management Are Finalized
On June 6, 2023, final interagency guidance was issued on managing risks associated with third-party relationships. The guidance provides sound principles that supports a risk-based approach to third-party risk management. It is important that financial institutions include these practices when developing and implementing risk management practices for all stages in the life cycle of third-party relationships. Key Components: Promotes consistency in the agencies’ supervisory approach to third-party risk management. The guidance replaces the Agencies’ existing, […]