Bank Regulation

Bank Regulation
OCC Comptroller Hsu: Political Polarization Poses Long-Term Risk to Banking
July 17, 2024

Political polarization presents a long-term risk to banking, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu said Wednesday (July 17). 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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Australian Banks Refund $19 Million to Low-Income Customers
July 15, 2024

Banks in Australia are issuing $19 million in refunds to low-income customers. 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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Trending: Banking Execs Warn House Financial Services Hearing of Regulatory ‘Ambiguity’
July 12, 2024

Prudent regulation is needed in helping to define the risks and rewards in emerging partnerships between financial institutions and banks — but current regulatory efforts may be too vague, critics charged at a Congressional hearing held Friday (July 12). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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BaFin: Solaris SE Must Improve Controls or Face Financial Penalties
July 12, 2024

German financial regulator BaFin said Friday (July 12) that Solaris SE faces financial penalties if it doesn’t improve its controls. 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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Regulators Wary of Banks Outsourcing to Tech Firms
July 09, 2024

A top global banking regulator wants financial institutions to take more responsibility in outsourcing services. 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,...

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Australian Banking Association: Open Banking Rules Need ‘New Pathway Forward’
July 08, 2024

Australian Banking Association (ABA) CEO Anna Bligh said its “time to go back to the drawing board” when it comes to the country’s open banking rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Ingo Payments’ Edwards Says Regulatory Tightrope Will Be BaaS’s Proving Ground
July 08, 2024

As the banking and payments business cross into the second half of 2024, many executives say we’re at a pivotal juncture — one that will require a steady hand on the wheel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Thread Bank Responds to FDIC Enforcement Action
July 01, 2024

2024 is fast becoming the summer of consent orders for smaller 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. By...

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Banking as a Service Faces ‘Slowdown’ as FIs Wait for Regulatory Clarity
June 21, 2024

For the banking as a service (BaaS) firms, the Synapse bankruptcy, the cease-and-desist order against Evolve, and the wait for regulatory clarity are all proving to be headwinds for the burgeoning business model. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...