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Federal Banking Regulators to Propose Lowering Community Bank Leverage Ratio
October 15, 2025

Federal banking regulators are reportedly preparing to propose a plan that would reduce the community bank leverage ratio from the current 9% to 8%, which is the lowest amount allowed by law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Wells Fargo Shifts Focus to Growth and Returns After Removal of Regulatory Constraints
October 14, 2025

A little over four months after the removal of an asset cap that had been imposed by the Federal Reserve, Wells Fargo aims to shift the conversation from the improvements it made to earn that achievement to the work it has done to improve growth...

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Revolut UK Bank License Stalled Over Risk Control Concerns
October 14, 2025

Revolut’s rapid global expansion reportedly is delaying its banking license in its home country. 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...

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Banking’s Regulator Rollback Could Unleash $2.6 Trillion in Lending Capacity
October 12, 2025

American banks could realize $2.6 trillion in lending capacity amid relaxing financial regulations. 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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OCC Reduces Regulatory Burden on Community Banks Ahead of Broader Industry Reforms
October 07, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced new guidance and proposed rulemakings Monday (Oct. 6), saying it aims to reduce “regulatory burden” for community banks and promote economic growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Deutsche Bank Says Regulation Rollback Gives US Lenders an Advantage
September 18, 2025

Deutsche Bank Chief Financial Officer James von Moltke reportedly warned that America’s regulatory rollback is giving banks in the United States an edge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bank Chiefs Push Lawmakers on Deposit Backstop in Wake of SVB
September 10, 2025

Bank CEOs told lawmakers at a Senate Committee hearing Wednesday (Sept. 10) that deposit insurance reform is urgently needed in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse of 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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OCC to Consider Banks’ Debanking Activities in Licensing and CRA Ratings
September 08, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released two bulletins to banks Monday (Sept. 8), saying in a press release that with these and other actions, it aims to “depoliticize banking” and eliminate “unlawful debanking” in the federal banking system. Get the Full...

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Stripe Pushes Back on JPMorgan’s New Data Fees
September 02, 2025

Stripe said in comments submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that while the regulator finalizes its revisions to the open banking rule, Rule 1033, it should ensure that banks do not “unlawfully charge access fees” for connecting consumers’ bank accounts to the financial...