Bank Regulation

Bank Regulation
CFPB Says Surprise Overdraft Fees Are Likely Illegal
October 26, 2022

Getting hit with an unexpected overdraft fee might be annoying, but according to America’s top consumer advocate, it’s probably also illegal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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OCC Says US Bancorp Can Buy MUFG Union Bank
October 14, 2022

The merger of San Francisco-based MUFG Union Bank, National Association into U.S. Bank, National Association has been conditionally approved by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Regulation and Readiness Will Go Hand in Hand for European Banks in 2023
October 07, 2022

In its recently published work plan for 2023, the European Banking Authority (EBA) signals how the European Union’s banking sector intends to adapt to new upcoming regulations, pursue its digitization agenda and foster further collaboration in areas such as payments and financial crime-fighting. Get the...

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UK Regulator Says Banks Should Reimburse Victims of APP Scams
September 29, 2022

Banks in the U.K. will have to make good on the money their customers lose from the biggest type of payment fraud in Britain under a proposal by the Payment System Regulator (PSR). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Citi to Cut Lending to Private Equity Firms
September 23, 2022

Citigroup is undertaking drastic cutbacks on the amount of money it lends to private equity firms and other asset managers as big banks try to adhere to strict new regulations on capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Congress Drills Bank Brass on Authorized Push Payments Fraud
September 23, 2022

The top brass of the country’s seven biggest financial institutions faced lawmakers in a second meeting on Capitol Hill about accountability, consumer protection, and compliance, with private peer-to-peer payment network Zelle emerging as a hot-button issue.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Responsible Growth Focus of BoA CEO Moynihan’s Congressional Banking Testimony
September 21, 2022

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is heading to Capitol Hill on Wednesday (Sept. 21) along with banking brass from six of the other biggest commercial financial institutions in the country for the annual Congressional hearings about the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Report: U.S. Banking Regulators Watching Big Regional Banks
September 18, 2022

Large regional banks may be required to increase their financial cushions so they can better weather any crises that may emerge, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Sept. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Report: Federal Reserve Reviews Goldman’s Retail Unit, Marcus
September 16, 2022

The Federal Reserve is reportedly reviewing the operation of Goldman Sachs Group’s retail online banking platform, Marcus, asking questions of Goldman managers in a weeks-long process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...