bank regulations

Canada’s Federal Budget Aims to Curb Overdraft Fees
Canada’s Federal Budget Aims to Curb Overdraft Fees
April 18, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Canada’s federal budget, released this week, includes a proposal to limit the fees that banks charge customers for overdrawing their accounts. This move is expected...

READ MORE >
OCC Calls for More Transparency Into Bank Mergers
OCC Calls for More Transparency Into Bank Mergers
January 29, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

A top U.S. financial regulator wants more transparency into bank mergers. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Monday (Jan. 29) introduced a proposal...

READ MORE >
Banks Tap AI to Navigate Regulatory Maze of Managing Vendor Contracts
Banks Tap AI to Navigate Regulatory Maze of Managing Vendor Contracts
January 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Michael Berman, CEO of Ncontracts, told PYMNTS that financial institutions (FIs) are grappling with the increasing burdens of vendor lifecycle management.  There can be what...

READ MORE >
CFPB Says Overdraft Fees Are Junk Fees — But Are They?
CFPB Says Overdraft Fees Are Junk Fees — But Are They?
January 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Labels are popular on Capitol Hill. And this week the labels are flying fast and furiously, aimed at big banks and credit unions. The Consumer...

READ MORE >
FSOC Identifies Use of AI as Vulnerability in Financial System 
FSOC Identifies Use of AI as Vulnerability in Financial System 
December 15, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has, for the first time, identified the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services as a vulnerability in the financial...

READ MORE >
OCC Says Use of AI in Banking Is Emerging Risk 
OCC Says Use of AI in Banking Is Emerging Risk 
December 07, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

The federal banking system remains sound but faces credit, market, operational and compliance risks, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).  The OCC...

READ MORE >
Fed Proposes Slashing Debit Interchange Fees by 30%, to Review Caps Every Two Years 
Fed Proposes Slashing Debit Interchange Fees by 30%, to Review Caps Every Two Years 
October 25, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

The most significant overhaul of debit card interchange fees in more than a decade looms, where those fees may be cut by roughly 30%. In...

READ MORE >
Instant Approval Helps Banks Streamline the KYB Process
Instant Approval Helps Banks Streamline the KYB Process
October 04, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Scott Steinberg, chief operating officer of Enigma Technologies, said there has been an evolution of know your business (KYB) practices — and there’s increased urgency...

READ MORE >
Discover Financial Services’ Agreement With FDIC Boosts Stock Price
Discover Financial Services’ Agreement With FDIC Boosts Stock Price
October 02, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Discover Financial Services has reportedly reached an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to improve consumer compliance.  This development resulted in a 7%...

READ MORE >