Bank Regulation

Bank Regulation
FTC Warns Payment Companies Against ‘Debanking’
March 26, 2026

The FTC has written four payment companies warning them not to deny service to customers based on political/religious beliefs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Private Credit Sector Could Benefit From New Bank Capital Rules
March 25, 2026

New capital rules for U.S. banks could reportedly boost the private credit space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Fed Watchdog Says Bank Merger Reviews Are Getting Slower
March 24, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog has found that the central bank is taking longer to approve bank mergers and acquisitions than it did four years ago, despite launching a dedicated reform effort to speed things up. The finding lands at a moment of heightened scrutiny...

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Bank of London Fined $2.6 Million for Misleading Regulators
March 24, 2026

British regulators have fined the Bank of London for providing fabricated documents about its finances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Banking Regulators Move to Cut Capital Requirements
March 19, 2026

The federal bank regulators are seeking comment on three proposals they said would streamline capital requirements for banks of all sizes, better align regulatory capital with risk, and maintain the safety and soundness of the banking system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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OCC Ends Restrictions on 4 Banks
March 18, 2026

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) terminated enforcement actions against four banks in March. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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UK Debuts Rules to Protect Lenders Against Bank Runs
March 17, 2026

The Bank of England has unveiled proposed guidelines to protect banks from collapse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Fed’s Relaxed Capital Requirements Could Be Days Away
March 12, 2026

The Federal Reserve is set to unveil relaxed capital requirements for U.S. banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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The New FinTech Scorecard Starts With a Bank Charter
March 11, 2026

Digital assets are reshaping U.S. financial services, and their impact can be traced by the wake of new banking charter applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...